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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,471.88, 309,498.66 and 139,918.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,471.88, 309,498.66 and 139,918.74 is: 209,736.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,471.88 : 309,498.66 = 139,918.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,471.88/309,498.66 = 139,918.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,471.88x = 309,498.66 × 139,918.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,471.88x = 43,304,662,538.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,304,662,538.89/206,471.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,736.37

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