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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,465.38, 309,488.91 and 139,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,465.38, 309,488.91 and 139,912.24 is: 209,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,465.38 : 309,488.91 = 139,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,465.38/309,488.91 = 139,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,465.38x = 309,488.91 × 139,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,465.38x = 43,301,286,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,286,653.26/206,465.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,726.62

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