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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,078.40, 309,117.60 and 159,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,078.40, 309,117.60 and 159,364.80 is: 239,047.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,078.40 : 309,117.60 = 159,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,078.40/309,117.60 = 159,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,078.40x = 309,117.60 × 159,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,078.40x = 49,262,464,500.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,262,464,500.48/206,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,047.20

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