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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,171.42, 284,516.60 and 125,598.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,171.42, 284,516.60 and 125,598.92 is: 173,326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,171.42 : 284,516.60 = 125,598.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,171.42/284,516.60 = 125,598.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,171.42x = 284,516.60 × 125,598.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,171.42x = 35,734,975,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,734,975,631.49/206,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,326.53

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