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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,031.40, 309,047.10 and 159,317.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,031.40, 309,047.10 and 159,317.80 is: 238,976.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,031.40 : 309,047.10 = 159,317.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,031.40/309,047.10 = 159,317.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,031.40x = 309,047.10 × 159,317.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,031.40x = 49,236,704,068.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,236,704,068.38/206,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,976.70

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