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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,687.60, 310,031.40 and 185,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,687.60, 310,031.40 and 185,692.40 is: 278,538.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,687.60 : 310,031.40 = 185,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,687.60/310,031.40 = 185,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,687.60x = 310,031.40 × 185,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,687.60x = 57,570,474,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,570,474,741.36/206,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,538.60

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