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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,481.87, 309,657.18 and 140,346.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,481.87, 309,657.18 and 140,346.99 is: 210,475.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,481.87 : 309,657.18 = 140,346.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,481.87/309,657.18 = 140,346.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,481.87x = 309,657.18 × 140,346.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,481.87x = 43,459,453,144.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459,453,144.89/206,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,475.88

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