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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,900.86, 309,920.72 and 199,763.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,900.86, 309,920.72 and 199,763.14 is: 299,228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,900.86 : 309,920.72 = 199,763.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,900.86/309,920.72 = 199,763.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,900.86x = 309,920.72 × 199,763.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,900.86x = 61,910,736,178.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,910,736,178.26/206,900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,228.99

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