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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,557.56, 283,192.83 and 202,825.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,557.56, 283,192.83 and 202,825.08 is: 278,075.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,557.56 : 283,192.83 = 202,825.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,557.56/283,192.83 = 202,825.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,557.56x = 283,192.83 × 202,825.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,557.56x = 57,438,608,400.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,438,608,400.18/206,557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,075.56

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