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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,433.87, 309,213.37 and 155,957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,433.87, 309,213.37 and 155,957.91 is: 233,606.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,433.87 : 309,213.37 = 155,957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,433.87/309,213.37 = 155,957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,433.87x = 309,213.37 × 155,957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,433.87x = 48,224,270,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,224,270,929.26/206,433.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,606.39

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