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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,002.40, 309,003.60 and 161,765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,002.40, 309,003.60 and 161,765.60 is: 242,648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,002.40 : 309,003.60 = 161,765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,002.40/309,003.60 = 161,765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,002.40x = 309,003.60 × 161,765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,002.40x = 49,986,152,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986,152,756.16/206,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242,648.40

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