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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,821.40, 310,232.10 and 135,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,821.40, 310,232.10 and 135,962.60 is: 203,943.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,821.40 : 310,232.10 = 135,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,821.40/310,232.10 = 135,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,821.40x = 310,232.10 × 135,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,821.40x = 42,179,962,919.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,179,962,919.46/206,821.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,943.90

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