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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,777.06, 285,460.74 and 139,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,777.06, 285,460.74 and 139,149.62 is: 192,099.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,777.06 : 285,460.74 = 139,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,777.06/285,460.74 = 139,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,777.06x = 285,460.74 × 139,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,777.06x = 39,721,753,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,721,753,495.92/206,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,099.42

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