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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,587.20, 309,224.70 and 147,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,587.20, 309,224.70 and 147,538.20 is: 220,838.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,587.20 : 309,224.70 = 147,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,587.20/309,224.70 = 147,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,587.20x = 309,224.70 × 147,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,587.20x = 45,622,455,633.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,622,455,633.54/206,587.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,838.73

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