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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,176.03, 284,523.92 and 134,513.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,176.03, 284,523.92 and 134,513.71 is: 185,629.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,176.03 : 284,523.92 = 134,513.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,176.03/284,523.92 = 134,513.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,176.03x = 284,523.92 × 134,513.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,176.03x = 38,272,368,062.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,272,368,062.94/206,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,629.57

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