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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,320.33, 284,772.70 and 125,792.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,320.33, 284,772.70 and 125,792.25 is: 173,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,320.33 : 284,772.70 = 125,792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,320.33/284,772.70 = 125,792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,320.33x = 284,772.70 × 125,792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,320.33x = 35,822,198,671.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822,198,671.58/206,320.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,624.18

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