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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,226.22, 284,566.88 and 125,624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,226.22, 284,566.88 and 125,624.48 is: 173,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,226.22 : 284,566.88 = 125,624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,226.22/284,566.88 = 125,624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,226.22x = 284,566.88 × 125,624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,226.22x = 35,748,566,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,748,566,325.22/206,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,346.37

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