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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,121.60, 309,182.40 and 101,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,121.60, 309,182.40 and 101,145.60 is: 151,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,121.60 : 309,182.40 = 101,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,121.60/309,182.40 = 101,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,121.60x = 309,182.40 × 101,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,121.60x = 31,272,439,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272,439,357.44/206,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,718.40

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