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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,856.60, 309,993.30 and 127,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,856.60, 309,993.30 and 127,735.80 is: 191,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,856.60 : 309,993.30 = 127,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,856.60/309,993.30 = 127,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,856.60x = 309,993.30 × 127,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,856.60x = 39,597,242,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,597,242,170.14/206,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,423.63

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