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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,624.80, 309,937.20 and 139,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,624.80, 309,937.20 and 139,702.60 is: 209,553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,624.80 : 309,937.20 = 139,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,624.80/309,937.20 = 139,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,624.80x = 309,937.20 × 139,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,624.80x = 43,299,032,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299,032,676.72/206,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,553.90

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