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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,143.92, 285,051.24 and 163,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,143.92, 285,051.24 and 163,628.64 is: 226,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,143.92 : 285,051.24 = 163,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,143.92/285,051.24 = 163,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,143.92x = 285,051.24 × 163,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,143.92x = 46,642,546,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642,546,731.51/206,143.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,262.05

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