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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,051.13, 284,353.40 and 134,390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,051.13, 284,353.40 and 134,390.02 is: 185,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,051.13 : 284,353.40 = 134,390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,051.13/284,353.40 = 134,390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,051.13x = 284,353.40 × 134,390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,051.13x = 38,214,259,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,214,259,113.07/206,051.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,460.08

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