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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,086.70, 308,673.36 and 158,350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,086.70, 308,673.36 and 158,350.46 is: 237,174.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,086.70 : 308,673.36 = 158,350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,086.70/308,673.36 = 158,350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,086.70x = 308,673.36 × 158,350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,086.70x = 48,878,568,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,878,568,545.75/206,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,174.78

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