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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,379.14, 309,568.78 and 136,242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,379.14, 309,568.78 and 136,242.06 is: 204,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,379.14 : 309,568.78 = 136,242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,379.14/309,568.78 = 136,242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,379.14x = 309,568.78 × 136,242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,379.14x = 42,176,288,298.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,176,288,298.89/206,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,363.14

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