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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,906.91, 308,549.72 and 205,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,906.91, 308,549.72 and 205,015.12 is: 305,728.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,906.91 : 308,549.72 = 205,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,906.91/308,549.72 = 205,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,906.91x = 308,549.72 × 205,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,906.91x = 63,257,357,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,257,357,612.93/206,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,728.59

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