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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,897.20, 310,345.80 and 112,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,897.20, 310,345.80 and 112,418.80 is: 168,628.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,897.20 : 310,345.80 = 112,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,897.20/310,345.80 = 112,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,897.20x = 310,345.80 × 112,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,897.20x = 34,888,702,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,888,702,421.04/206,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,628.20

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