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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,070.69, 284,377.50 and 125,498.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,070.69, 284,377.50 and 125,498.19 is: 173,187.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,070.69 : 284,377.50 = 125,498.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,070.69/284,377.50 = 125,498.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,070.69x = 284,377.50 × 125,498.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,070.69x = 35,688,861,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688,861,526.73/206,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,187.47

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