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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,182.38, 284,538.63 and 196,734.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,182.38, 284,538.63 and 196,734.54 is: 271,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,182.38 : 284,538.63 = 196,734.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,182.38/284,538.63 = 196,734.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,182.38x = 284,538.63 × 196,734.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,182.38x = 55,978,576,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,978,576,485.28/206,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,500.29

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