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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,246.40, 309,369.60 and 159,590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,246.40, 309,369.60 and 159,590.40 is: 239,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,246.40 : 309,369.60 = 159,590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,246.40/309,369.60 = 159,590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,246.40x = 309,369.60 × 159,590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,246.40x = 49,372,418,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,372,418,211.84/206,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,385.60

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