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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,510.96, 285,085.26 and 138,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,510.96, 285,085.26 and 138,503.12 is: 191,201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,510.96 : 285,085.26 = 138,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,510.96/285,085.26 = 138,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,510.96x = 285,085.26 × 138,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,510.96x = 39,485,197,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485,197,976.01/206,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,201.46

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