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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,737.40, 310,106.10 and 203,972.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,737.40, 310,106.10 and 203,972.60 is: 305,958.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,737.40 : 310,106.10 = 203,972.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,737.40/310,106.10 = 203,972.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,737.40x = 310,106.10 × 203,972.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,737.40x = 63,253,147,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,253,147,492.86/206,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,958.90

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