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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,775.44, 285,458.50 and 139,148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,775.44, 285,458.50 and 139,148.00 is: 192,097.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,775.44 : 285,458.50 = 139,148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,775.44/285,458.50 = 139,148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,775.44x = 285,458.50 × 139,148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,775.44x = 39,720,977,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720,977,582.84/206,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,097.18

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