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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,875.80, 310,313.70 and 82,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,875.80, 310,313.70 and 82,216.80 is: 123,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,875.80 : 310,313.70 = 82,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,875.80/310,313.70 = 82,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,875.80x = 310,313.70 × 82,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,875.80x = 25,512,999,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,512,999,410.16/206,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,325.20

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