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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,845.40, 310,268.10 and 135,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,845.40, 310,268.10 and 135,986.60 is: 203,979.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,845.40 : 310,268.10 = 135,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,845.40/310,268.10 = 135,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,845.40x = 310,268.10 × 135,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,845.40x = 42,192,304,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,192,304,007.46/206,845.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,979.90

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