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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,960.20, 309,784.20 and 147,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,960.20, 309,784.20 and 147,911.20 is: 221,397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,960.20 : 309,784.20 = 147,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,960.20/309,784.20 = 147,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,960.20x = 309,784.20 × 147,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,960.20x = 45,820,552,763.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820,552,763.04/206,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,397.90

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