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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,188.66, 309,125.22 and 142,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,188.66, 309,125.22 and 142,826.68 is: 214,130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,188.66 : 309,125.22 = 142,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,188.66/309,125.22 = 142,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,188.66x = 309,125.22 × 142,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,188.66x = 44,151,328,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,151,328,876.87/206,188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,130.73

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