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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,803.61, 310,471.07 and 159,448.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,803.61, 310,471.07 and 159,448.78 is: 239,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,803.61 : 310,471.07 = 159,448.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,803.61/310,471.07 = 159,448.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,803.61x = 310,471.07 × 159,448.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,803.61x = 49,504,233,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,233,336.79/206,803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,377.99

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