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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,871.50, 310,120.04 and 143,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,871.50, 310,120.04 and 143,721.20 is: 215,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,871.50 : 310,120.04 = 143,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,871.50/310,120.04 = 143,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,871.50x = 310,120.04 × 143,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,871.50x = 44,570,824,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,570,824,292.85/206,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,451.74

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