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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,872.20, 310,308.30 and 136,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,872.20, 310,308.30 and 136,013.40 is: 204,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,872.20 : 310,308.30 = 136,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,872.20/310,308.30 = 136,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,872.20x = 310,308.30 × 136,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,872.20x = 42,206,086,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,206,086,931.22/206,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,020.10

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