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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,999.70, 310,499.57 and 206,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,999.70, 310,499.57 and 206,999.70 is: 310,499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,999.70 : 310,499.57 = 206,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,999.70/310,499.57 = 206,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,999.70x = 310,499.57 × 206,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,999.70x = 64,273,316,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,273,316,805.13/206,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,499.57

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