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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,644.24, 284,443.64 and 181,090.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,644.24, 284,443.64 and 181,090.40 is: 249,269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,644.24 : 284,443.64 = 181,090.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,644.24/284,443.64 = 181,090.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,644.24x = 284,443.64 × 181,090.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,644.24x = 51,510,012,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,510,012,545.06/206,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,269.05

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