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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,182.06, 284,530.86 and 125,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,182.06, 284,530.86 and 125,609.60 is: 173,341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,182.06 : 284,530.86 = 125,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,182.06/284,530.86 = 125,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,182.06x = 284,530.86 × 125,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,182.06x = 35,739,808,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739,808,223.58/206,182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,341.02

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