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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,173.53, 284,520.47 and 134,511.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,173.53, 284,520.47 and 134,511.21 is: 185,626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,173.53 : 284,520.47 = 134,511.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,173.53/284,520.47 = 134,511.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,173.53x = 284,520.47 × 134,511.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,173.53x = 38,271,192,016.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271,192,016.91/206,173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,626.12

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