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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,988.20, 310,482.30 and 144,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,988.20, 310,482.30 and 144,002.60 is: 216,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,988.20 : 310,482.30 = 144,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,988.20/310,482.30 = 144,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,988.20x = 310,482.30 × 144,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,988.20x = 44,710,258,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,710,258,453.98/206,988.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,003.90

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