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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,886.68, 309,899.45 and 131,634.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,886.68, 309,899.45 and 131,634.06 is: 197,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,886.68 : 309,899.45 = 131,634.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,886.68/309,899.45 = 131,634.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,886.68x = 309,899.45 × 131,634.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,886.68x = 40,793,322,795.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,793,322,795.27/206,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,177.13

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