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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,429.91, 309,241.55 and 142,236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,429.91, 309,241.55 and 142,236.69 is: 213,077.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,429.91 : 309,241.55 = 142,236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,429.91/309,241.55 = 142,236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,429.91x = 309,241.55 × 142,236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,429.91x = 43,985,494,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985,494,838.06/206,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,077.14

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