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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,846.78, 285,557.55 and 139,219.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,846.78, 285,557.55 and 139,219.34 is: 192,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,846.78 : 285,557.55 = 139,219.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,846.78/285,557.55 = 139,219.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,846.78x = 285,557.55 × 139,219.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,846.78x = 39,755,133,643.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755,133,643.02/206,846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,196.05

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