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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,480.37, 309,654.94 and 140,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,480.37, 309,654.94 and 140,345.49 is: 210,473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,480.37 : 309,654.94 = 140,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,480.37/309,654.94 = 140,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,480.37x = 309,654.94 × 140,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,480.37x = 43,458,672,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,458,672,548.64/206,480.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,473.63

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