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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,209.60, 309,411.60 and 153,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,209.60, 309,411.60 and 153,721.60 is: 230,654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,209.60 : 309,411.60 = 153,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,209.60/309,411.60 = 153,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,209.60x = 309,411.60 × 153,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,209.60x = 47,563,246,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,563,246,210.56/206,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,654.86

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