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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,723.20, 310,699.20 and 179,689.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,723.20, 310,699.20 and 179,689.60 is: 270,068.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,723.20 : 310,699.20 = 179,689.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,723.20/310,699.20 = 179,689.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,723.20x = 310,699.20 × 179,689.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,723.20x = 55,829,414,968.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829,414,968.32/206,723.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,068.45

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