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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,939.24, 285,303.78 and 135,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,939.24, 285,303.78 and 135,194.60 is: 186,390.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,939.24 : 285,303.78 = 135,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,939.24/285,303.78 = 135,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,939.24x = 285,303.78 × 135,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,939.24x = 38,571,530,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,571,530,415.59/206,939.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,390.61

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