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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,175.24, 284,123.70 and 146,455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,175.24, 284,123.70 and 146,455.56 is: 201,825.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,175.24 : 284,123.70 = 146,455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,175.24/284,123.70 = 146,455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,175.24x = 284,123.70 × 146,455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,175.24x = 41,611,495,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611,495,592.77/206,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,825.86

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