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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,863.20, 310,294.80 and 101,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,863.20, 310,294.80 and 101,660.40 is: 152,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,863.20 : 310,294.80 = 101,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,863.20/310,294.80 = 101,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,863.20x = 310,294.80 × 101,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,863.20x = 31,544,693,485.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,544,693,485.92/206,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,490.60

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