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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,842.59, 309,976.83 and 94,247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,842.59, 309,976.83 and 94,247.62 is: 141,240.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,842.59 : 309,976.83 = 94,247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,842.59/309,976.83 = 94,247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,842.59x = 309,976.83 × 94,247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,842.59x = 29,214,577,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,577,707.70/206,842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,240.63

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