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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,828.52, 285,267.30 and 139,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,828.52, 285,267.30 and 139,736.04 is: 192,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,828.52 : 285,267.30 = 139,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,828.52/285,267.30 = 139,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,828.52x = 285,267.30 × 139,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,828.52x = 39,862,122,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,862,122,843.49/206,828.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,730.30

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