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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,644.40, 311,466.60 and 206,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,644.40, 311,466.60 and 206,332.20 is: 309,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,644.40 : 311,466.60 = 206,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,644.40/311,466.60 = 206,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,644.40x = 311,466.60 × 206,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,644.40x = 64,265,588,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,265,588,804.52/207,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,498.30

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