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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,694.24, 285,324.72 and 139,716.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,694.24, 285,324.72 and 139,716.96 is: 192,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,694.24 : 285,324.72 = 139,716.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,694.24/285,324.72 = 139,716.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,694.24x = 285,324.72 × 139,716.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,694.24x = 39,864,702,491.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,864,702,491.25/206,694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,867.99

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