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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,415.10, 309,622.65 and 101,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,415.10, 309,622.65 and 101,439.10 is: 152,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,415.10 : 309,622.65 = 101,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,415.10/309,622.65 = 101,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,415.10x = 309,622.65 × 101,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,415.10x = 31,407,842,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407,842,955.62/206,415.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,158.65

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