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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,874.60, 310,311.90 and 197,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,874.60, 310,311.90 and 197,251.80 is: 295,877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,874.60 : 310,311.90 = 197,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,874.60/310,311.90 = 197,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,874.60x = 310,311.90 × 197,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,874.60x = 61,209,580,836.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,209,580,836.42/206,874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,877.70

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