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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,690.40, 310,035.60 and 196,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,690.40, 310,035.60 and 196,848.90 is: 295,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,690.40 : 310,035.60 = 196,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,690.40/310,035.60 = 196,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,690.40x = 310,035.60 × 196,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,690.40x = 61,030,166,820.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,030,166,820.84/206,690.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,273.35

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