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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,309.44, 286,206 and 139,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,309.44, 286,206 and 139,424.96 is: 192,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,309.44 : 286,206 = 139,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,309.44/286,206 = 139,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,309.44x = 286,206 × 139,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,309.44x = 39,904,260,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,904,260,101.76/207,309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,486.46

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