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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,222.22, 284,561.37 and 125,620.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,222.22, 284,561.37 and 125,620.47 is: 173,340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,222.22 : 284,561.37 = 125,620.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,222.22/284,561.37 = 125,620.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,222.22x = 284,561.37 × 125,620.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,222.22x = 35,746,733,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746,733,043.24/206,222.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,340.84

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