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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,686.60, 310,029.90 and 198,813.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,686.60, 310,029.90 and 198,813.40 is: 298,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,686.60 : 310,029.90 = 198,813.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,686.60/310,029.90 = 198,813.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,686.60x = 310,029.90 × 198,813.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,686.60x = 61,638,098,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,638,098,520.66/206,686.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,220.10

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