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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,954.48, 285,371.16 and 139,769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,954.48, 285,371.16 and 139,769.84 is: 192,729.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,954.48 : 285,371.16 = 139,769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,954.48/285,371.16 = 139,769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,954.48x = 285,371.16 × 139,769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,954.48x = 39,886,281,373.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,886,281,373.81/206,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,729.73

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