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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,463.59, 309,486.23 and 139,910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,463.59, 309,486.23 and 139,910.48 is: 209,723.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,463.59 : 309,486.23 = 139,910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,463.59/309,486.23 = 139,910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,463.59x = 309,486.23 × 139,910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,463.59x = 43,300,366,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300,366,992.69/206,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,723.99

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