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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,879.88, 285,527.46 and 193,372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,879.88, 285,527.46 and 193,372.44 is: 266,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,879.88 : 285,527.46 = 193,372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,879.88/285,527.46 = 193,372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,879.88x = 285,527.46 × 193,372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,879.88x = 55,213,141,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,213,141,627.20/206,879.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,885.02

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