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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,968.14, 311,835.21 and 187,000.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,968.14, 311,835.21 and 187,000.83 is: 281,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,968.14 : 311,835.21 = 187,000.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,968.14/311,835.21 = 187,000.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,968.14x = 311,835.21 × 187,000.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,968.14x = 58,313,443,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,313,443,093.22/206,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,750.82

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