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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,141.60, 309,212.40 and 159,485.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,141.60, 309,212.40 and 159,485.60 is: 239,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,141.60 : 309,212.40 = 159,485.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,141.60/309,212.40 = 159,485.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,141.60x = 309,212.40 × 159,485.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,141.60x = 49,314,925,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,314,925,141.44/206,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,228.40

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