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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,889.60, 310,334.40 and 197,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,889.60, 310,334.40 and 197,266.80 is: 295,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,889.60 : 310,334.40 = 197,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,889.60/310,334.40 = 197,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,889.60x = 310,334.40 × 197,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,889.60x = 61,218,674,017.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218,674,017.92/206,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,900.20

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