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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,643.24, 284,442.26 and 181,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,643.24, 284,442.26 and 181,089.40 is: 249,267.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,643.24 : 284,442.26 = 181,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,643.24/284,442.26 = 181,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,643.24x = 284,442.26 × 181,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,643.24x = 51,509,478,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,509,478,198.04/206,643.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,267.67

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