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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,989.40, 310,424 and 80,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,989.40, 310,424 and 80,601.40 is: 120,878.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,989.40 : 310,424 = 80,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,989.40/310,424 = 80,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,989.40x = 310,424 × 80,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,989.40x = 25,020,608,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,020,608,993.60/206,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,878.70

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