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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,579.18, 284,973 and 137,787.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,579.18, 284,973 and 137,787.08 is: 190,075.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,579.18 : 284,973 = 137,787.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,579.18/284,973 = 137,787.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,579.18x = 284,973 × 137,787.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,579.18x = 39,265,597,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,265,597,548.84/206,579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,075.29

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