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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,643.71, 309,257.79 and 143,534.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,643.71, 309,257.79 and 143,534.99 is: 214,810.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,643.71 : 309,257.79 = 143,534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,643.71/309,257.79 = 143,534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,643.71x = 309,257.79 × 143,534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,643.71x = 44,389,313,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,313,795.07/206,643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,810.86

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