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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,502.40, 309,753.60 and 159,788.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,502.40, 309,753.60 and 159,788.80 is: 239,683.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,502.40 : 309,753.60 = 159,788.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,502.40/309,753.60 = 159,788.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,502.40x = 309,753.60 × 159,788.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,502.40x = 49,495,156,039.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,495,156,039.68/206,502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,683.20

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