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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,628.17, 309,515.78 and 191,680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,628.17, 309,515.78 and 191,680.02 is: 287,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,628.17 : 309,515.78 = 191,680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,628.17/309,515.78 = 191,680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,628.17x = 309,515.78 × 191,680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,628.17x = 59,327,991,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,327,991,379.92/206,628.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,124.42

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