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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,894.34, 285,623.28 and 139,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,894.34, 285,623.28 and 139,266.90 is: 192,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,894.34 : 285,623.28 = 139,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,894.34/285,623.28 = 139,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,894.34x = 285,623.28 × 139,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,894.34x = 39,777,868,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,777,868,773.43/206,894.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,261.75

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