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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,444.60, 309,591.30 and 162,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,444.60, 309,591.30 and 162,157.58 is: 243,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,444.60 : 309,591.30 = 162,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,444.60/309,591.30 = 162,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,444.60x = 309,591.30 × 162,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,444.60x = 50,202,575,997.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,202,575,997.05/206,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,176.99

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