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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,084.31, 284,248.78 and 189,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,084.31, 284,248.78 and 189,143.16 is: 260,882.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,084.31 : 284,248.78 = 189,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,084.31/284,248.78 = 189,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,084.31x = 284,248.78 × 189,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,084.31x = 53,763,712,475.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,763,712,475.34/206,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,882.12

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