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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,080.58, 284,425.48 and 141,496.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,080.58, 284,425.48 and 141,496.98 is: 195,289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,080.58 : 284,425.48 = 141,496.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,080.58/284,425.48 = 141,496.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,080.58x = 284,425.48 × 141,496.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,080.58x = 40,245,346,455.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,245,346,455.05/206,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,289.37

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