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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,804.91, 310,473.01 and 159,450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,804.91, 310,473.01 and 159,450.08 is: 239,379.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,804.91 : 310,473.01 = 159,450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,804.91/310,473.01 = 159,450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,804.91x = 310,473.01 × 159,450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,804.91x = 49,504,946,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,946,282.34/206,804.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,379.94

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