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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,697.40, 310,046.10 and 203,932.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,697.40, 310,046.10 and 203,932.60 is: 305,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,697.40 : 310,046.10 = 203,932.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,697.40/310,046.10 = 203,932.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,697.40x = 310,046.10 × 203,932.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,697.40x = 63,228,507,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,228,507,292.86/206,697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,898.90

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