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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,837.68, 309,969.47 and 94,242.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,837.68, 309,969.47 and 94,242.71 is: 141,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,837.68 : 309,969.47 = 94,242.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,837.68/309,969.47 = 94,242.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,837.68x = 309,969.47 × 94,242.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,837.68x = 29,212,362,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212,362,398.85/206,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,233.28

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