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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,897.60, 310,346.40 and 185,902.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,897.60, 310,346.40 and 185,902.40 is: 278,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,897.60 : 310,346.40 = 185,902.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,897.60/310,346.40 = 185,902.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,897.60x = 310,346.40 × 185,902.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,897.60x = 57,694,140,591.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,694,140,591.36/206,897.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,853.60

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