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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,863.60, 310,295.40 and 197,240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,863.60, 310,295.40 and 197,240.80 is: 295,861.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,863.60 : 310,295.40 = 197,240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,863.60/310,295.40 = 197,240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,863.60x = 310,295.40 × 197,240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,863.60x = 61,202,912,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,202,912,932.32/206,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,861.20

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