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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,803.91, 310,471.51 and 159,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,803.91, 310,471.51 and 159,449.08 is: 239,378.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,803.91 : 310,471.51 = 159,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,803.91/310,471.51 = 159,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,803.91x = 310,471.51 × 159,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,803.91x = 49,504,396,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,396,058.84/206,803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,378.44

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