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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,887.60, 310,331.40 and 199,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,887.60, 310,331.40 and 199,014.40 is: 298,521.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,887.60 : 310,331.40 = 199,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,887.60/310,331.40 = 199,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,887.60x = 310,331.40 × 199,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,887.60x = 61,760,417,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760,417,372.16/206,887.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,521.60

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