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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,603.80, 309,905.70 and 143,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,603.80, 309,905.70 and 143,618.20 is: 215,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,603.80 : 309,905.70 = 143,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,603.80/309,905.70 = 143,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,603.80x = 309,905.70 × 143,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,603.80x = 44,508,098,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,508,098,803.74/206,603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,427.30

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