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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,629.80, 309,944.70 and 139,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,629.80, 309,944.70 and 139,707.60 is: 209,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,629.80 : 309,944.70 = 139,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,629.80/309,944.70 = 139,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,629.80x = 309,944.70 × 139,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,629.80x = 43,301,630,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,301,630,169.72/206,629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,561.40

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