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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,799.35, 310,464.66 and 159,444.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,799.35, 310,464.66 and 159,444.53 is: 239,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,799.35 : 310,464.66 = 159,444.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,799.35/310,464.66 = 159,444.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,799.35x = 310,464.66 × 159,444.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,799.35x = 49,501,890,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,501,890,242.99/206,799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,371.60

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