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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,467.40, 309,701.10 and 159,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,467.40, 309,701.10 and 159,811.40 is: 239,717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,467.40 : 309,701.10 = 159,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,467.40/309,701.10 = 159,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,467.40x = 309,701.10 × 159,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,467.40x = 49,493,766,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,493,766,372.54/206,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,717.10

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