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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,482.87, 309,658.68 and 140,347.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,482.87, 309,658.68 and 140,347.99 is: 210,477.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,482.87 : 309,658.68 = 140,347.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,482.87/309,658.68 = 140,347.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,482.87x = 309,658.68 × 140,347.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,482.87x = 43,459,973,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459,973,324.05/206,482.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,477.38

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