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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,908.80, 310,363.20 and 165,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,908.80, 310,363.20 and 165,436.80 is: 248,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,908.80 : 310,363.20 = 165,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,908.80/310,363.20 = 165,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,908.80x = 310,363.20 × 165,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,908.80x = 51,345,494,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,345,494,645.76/206,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,155.20

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