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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,578.20, 309,211.20 and 147,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,578.20, 309,211.20 and 147,529.20 is: 220,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,578.20 : 309,211.20 = 147,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,578.20/309,211.20 = 147,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,578.20x = 309,211.20 × 147,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,578.20x = 45,617,680,967.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617,680,967.04/206,578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,825.24

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