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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,840.68, 309,973.97 and 94,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,840.68, 309,973.97 and 94,245.73 is: 141,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,840.68 : 309,973.97 = 94,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,840.68/309,973.97 = 94,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,840.68x = 309,973.97 × 94,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,840.68x = 29,213,721,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213,721,062.55/206,840.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,237.80

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