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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,842.93, 309,977.34 and 94,247.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,842.93, 309,977.34 and 94,247.98 is: 141,241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,842.93 : 309,977.34 = 94,247.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,842.93/309,977.34 = 94,247.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,842.93x = 309,977.34 × 94,247.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,842.93x = 29,214,738,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214,738,140.77/206,842.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,241.17

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