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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,588.40, 309,882.60 and 159,874.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,588.40, 309,882.60 and 159,874.80 is: 239,812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,588.40 : 309,882.60 = 159,874.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,588.40/309,882.60 = 159,874.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,588.40x = 309,882.60 × 159,874.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,588.40x = 49,542,418,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,542,418,698.48/206,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,812.20

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