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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,468.13, 309,493.04 and 139,914.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,468.13, 309,493.04 and 139,914.99 is: 209,730.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,468.13 : 309,493.04 = 139,914.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,468.13/309,493.04 = 139,914.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,468.13x = 309,493.04 × 139,914.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,468.13x = 43,302,714,897.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,302,714,897.09/206,468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,730.75

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