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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,693.40, 310,040.10 and 196,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,693.40, 310,040.10 and 196,851.90 is: 295,277.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,693.40 : 310,040.10 = 196,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,693.40/310,040.10 = 196,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,693.40x = 310,040.10 × 196,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,693.40x = 61,031,982,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,031,982,761.19/206,693.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,277.85

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