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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,704.56, 284,661.66 and 186,111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,704.56, 284,661.66 and 186,111.21 is: 256,301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,704.56 : 284,661.66 = 186,111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,704.56/284,661.66 = 186,111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,704.56x = 284,661.66 × 186,111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,704.56x = 52,978,725,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,978,725,983.21/206,704.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,301.68

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