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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,773.56, 285,455.88 and 139,146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,773.56, 285,455.88 and 139,146.12 is: 192,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,773.56 : 285,455.88 = 139,146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,773.56/285,455.88 = 139,146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,773.56x = 285,455.88 × 139,146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,773.56x = 39,720,078,133.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720,078,133.19/206,773.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,094.57

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