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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,960.62, 311,823.89 and 186,993.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,960.62, 311,823.89 and 186,993.32 is: 281,739.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,960.62 : 311,823.89 = 186,993.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,960.62/311,823.89 = 186,993.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,960.62x = 311,823.89 × 186,993.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,960.62x = 58,308,984,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,308,984,446.41/206,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,739.51

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