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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,986.60, 314,979.90 and 206,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,986.60, 314,979.90 and 206,487.40 is: 309,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,986.60 : 314,979.90 = 206,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,986.60/314,979.90 = 206,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,986.60x = 314,979.90 × 206,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,986.60x = 65,039,380,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,039,380,603.26/209,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,731.10

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