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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,175.03, 284,522.54 and 134,512.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,175.03, 284,522.54 and 134,512.71 is: 185,628.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,175.03 : 284,522.54 = 134,512.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,175.03/284,522.54 = 134,512.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,175.03x = 284,522.54 × 134,512.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,175.03x = 38,271,897,238.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271,897,238.92/206,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,628.19

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