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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,183.45, 284,540.16 and 196,735.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,183.45, 284,540.16 and 196,735.61 is: 271,501.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,183.45 : 284,540.16 = 196,735.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,183.45/284,540.16 = 196,735.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,183.45x = 284,540.16 × 196,735.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,183.45x = 55,979,180,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,979,180,524.40/206,183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,501.82

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