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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,224.47, 284,291.56 and 144,783.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,224.47, 284,291.56 and 144,783.61 is: 199,592.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,224.47 : 284,291.56 = 144,783.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,224.47/284,291.56 = 144,783.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,224.47x = 284,291.56 × 144,783.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,224.47x = 41,160,758,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,160,758,349.33/206,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,592.02

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