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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,415.24, 284,934.06 and 138,407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,415.24, 284,934.06 and 138,407.37 is: 191,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,415.24 : 284,934.06 = 138,407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,415.24/284,934.06 = 138,407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,415.24x = 284,934.06 × 138,407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,415.24x = 39,436,973,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,436,973,868.02/206,415.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,056.50

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