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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,246.48, 284,518.92 and 134,593.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,246.48, 284,518.92 and 134,593.36 is: 185,672.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,246.48 : 284,518.92 = 134,593.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,246.48/284,518.92 = 134,593.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,246.48x = 284,518.92 × 134,593.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,246.48x = 38,294,357,426.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,294,357,426.37/206,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,672.78

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