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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,200.31, 283,871.45 and 184,942.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,200.31, 283,871.45 and 184,942.67 is: 254,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,200.31 : 283,871.45 = 184,942.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,200.31/283,871.45 = 184,942.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,200.31x = 283,871.45 × 184,942.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,200.31x = 52,499,942,942.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499,942,942.77/206,200.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,606.52

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