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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,857.53, 309,673.94 and 127,717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,857.53, 309,673.94 and 127,717.29 is: 191,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,857.53 : 309,673.94 = 127,717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,857.53/309,673.94 = 127,717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,857.53x = 309,673.94 × 127,717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,857.53x = 39,550,715,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550,715,761.84/206,857.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,197.85

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