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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,839.44, 309,967.56 and 94,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,839.44, 309,967.56 and 94,242.96 is: 141,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,839.44 : 309,967.56 = 94,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,839.44/309,967.56 = 94,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,839.44x = 309,967.56 × 94,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,839.44x = 29,212,260,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212,260,358.38/206,839.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,231.58

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