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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,411.40, 309,617.10 and 149,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,411.40, 309,617.10 and 149,986.80 is: 224,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,411.40 : 309,617.10 = 149,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,411.40/309,617.10 = 149,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,411.40x = 309,617.10 × 149,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,411.40x = 46,438,478,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438,478,054.28/206,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,980.20

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