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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,688.80, 310,033.20 and 139,766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,688.80, 310,033.20 and 139,766.60 is: 209,649.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,688.80 : 310,033.20 = 139,766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,688.80/310,033.20 = 139,766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,688.80x = 310,033.20 × 139,766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,688.80x = 43,332,286,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332,286,251.12/206,688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,649.90

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