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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,231.28, 284,514.12 and 134,585.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,231.28, 284,514.12 and 134,585.52 is: 185,672.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,231.28 : 284,514.12 = 134,585.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,231.28/284,514.12 = 134,585.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,231.28x = 284,514.12 × 134,585.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,231.28x = 38,291,480,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291,480,787.54/206,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,672.52

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