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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,858.40, 310,287.60 and 135,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,858.40, 310,287.60 and 135,999.60 is: 203,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,858.40 : 310,287.60 = 135,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,858.40/310,287.60 = 135,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,858.40x = 310,287.60 × 135,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,858.40x = 42,198,989,484.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198,989,484.96/206,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,999.40

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