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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,818.20, 310,227.30 and 135,959.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,818.20, 310,227.30 and 135,959.40 is: 203,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,818.20 : 310,227.30 = 135,959.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,818.20/310,227.30 = 135,959.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,818.20x = 310,227.30 × 135,959.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,818.20x = 42,178,317,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,178,317,571.62/206,818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,939.10

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