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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611,031.36, 916,425.12 and 206,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611,031.36, 916,425.12 and 206,184 is: 309,234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611,031.36 : 916,425.12 = 206,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611,031.36/916,425.12 = 206,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611,031.36x = 916,425.12 × 206,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611,031.36x = 188,952,196,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,952,196,942.08/611,031.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,234.86

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