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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,071.92, 284,476.64 and 138,133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,071.92, 284,476.64 and 138,133.27 is: 190,689.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,071.92 : 284,476.64 = 138,133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,071.92/284,476.64 = 138,133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,071.92x = 284,476.64 × 138,133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,071.92x = 39,295,688,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295,688,521.81/206,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,689.19

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