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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,590.20, 309,885.30 and 143,276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,590.20, 309,885.30 and 143,276.55 is: 214,914.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,590.20 : 309,885.30 = 143,276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,590.20/309,885.30 = 143,276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,590.20x = 309,885.30 × 143,276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,590.20x = 44,399,296,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,399,296,679.72/206,590.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,914.83

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