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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,962.11, 310,309.65 and 98,832.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,962.11, 310,309.65 and 98,832.96 is: 148,185.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,962.11 : 310,309.65 = 98,832.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,962.11/310,309.65 = 98,832.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,962.11x = 310,309.65 × 98,832.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,962.11x = 30,668,821,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,668,821,226.06/206,962.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,185.68

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