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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,644.71, 309,259.29 and 143,535.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,644.71, 309,259.29 and 143,535.99 is: 214,812.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,644.71 : 309,259.29 = 143,535.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,644.71/309,259.29 = 143,535.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,644.71x = 309,259.29 × 143,535.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,644.71x = 44,389,838,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,389,838,356.85/206,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,812.36

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