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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,301.58, 284,789.47 and 129,932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,301.58, 284,789.47 and 129,932.91 is: 179,366.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,301.58 : 284,789.47 = 129,932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,301.58/284,789.47 = 129,932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,301.58x = 284,789.47 × 129,932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,301.58x = 37,003,524,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,003,524,574.46/206,301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,366.17

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