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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,842.30, 309,976.40 and 94,247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,842.30, 309,976.40 and 94,247.35 is: 141,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,842.30 : 309,976.40 = 94,247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,842.30/309,976.40 = 94,247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,842.30x = 309,976.40 × 94,247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,842.30x = 29,214,454,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,454,262.54/206,842.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,240.23

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