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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,554.86, 284,885.01 and 149,408.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,554.86, 284,885.01 and 149,408.55 is: 206,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,554.86 : 284,885.01 = 149,408.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,554.86/284,885.01 = 149,408.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,554.86x = 284,885.01 × 149,408.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,554.86x = 42,564,256,260.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,564,256,260.84/206,554.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,067.56

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