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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,000.67, 284,325.08 and 125,454.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,000.67, 284,325.08 and 125,454.27 is: 173,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,000.67 : 284,325.08 = 125,454.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,000.67/284,325.08 = 125,454.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,000.67x = 284,325.08 × 125,454.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,000.67x = 35,669,794,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,669,794,726.82/206,000.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,153.78

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