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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,603.70, 309,905.55 and 197,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,603.70, 309,905.55 and 197,855.70 is: 296,783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,603.70 : 309,905.55 = 197,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,603.70/309,905.55 = 197,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,603.70x = 309,905.55 × 197,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,603.70x = 61,316,579,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,316,579,529.14/206,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,783.55

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