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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,837.83, 309,969.69 and 94,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,837.83, 309,969.69 and 94,242.88 is: 141,233.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,837.83 : 309,969.69 = 94,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,837.83/309,969.69 = 94,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,837.83x = 309,969.69 × 94,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,837.83x = 29,212,434,748.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212,434,748.46/206,837.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,233.52

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