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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,881.60, 310,322.40 and 197,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,881.60, 310,322.40 and 197,258.80 is: 295,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,881.60 : 310,322.40 = 197,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,881.60/310,322.40 = 197,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,881.60x = 310,322.40 × 197,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,881.60x = 61,213,824,237.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,213,824,237.12/206,881.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,888.20

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