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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,755.75, 285,431.30 and 139,128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,755.75, 285,431.30 and 139,128.31 is: 192,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,755.75 : 285,431.30 = 139,128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,755.75/285,431.30 = 139,128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,755.75x = 285,431.30 × 139,128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,755.75x = 39,711,574,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,711,574,024.35/206,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,069.99

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