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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,840.03, 285,548.10 and 139,212.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,840.03, 285,548.10 and 139,212.59 is: 192,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,840.03 : 285,548.10 = 139,212.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,840.03/285,548.10 = 139,212.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,840.03x = 285,548.10 × 139,212.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,840.03x = 39,751,890,570.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751,890,570.58/206,840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,186.64

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