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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,211.40, 309,317.10 and 159,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,211.40, 309,317.10 and 159,555.40 is: 239,333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,211.40 : 309,317.10 = 159,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,211.40/309,317.10 = 159,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,211.40x = 309,317.10 × 159,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,211.40x = 49,353,213,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,353,213,617.34/206,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,333.10

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