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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,614.80, 309,922.20 and 139,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,614.80, 309,922.20 and 139,692.60 is: 209,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,614.80 : 309,922.20 = 139,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,614.80/309,922.20 = 139,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,614.80x = 309,922.20 × 139,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,614.80x = 43,293,837,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,293,837,915.72/206,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,538.90

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