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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,985.17, 309,858.92 and 126,770.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,985.17, 309,858.92 and 126,770.57 is: 189,776.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,985.17 : 309,858.92 = 126,770.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,985.17/309,858.92 = 126,770.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,985.17x = 309,858.92 × 126,770.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,985.17x = 39,280,991,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,280,991,362.20/206,985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,776.84

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