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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,320.46, 284,772.87 and 125,792.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,320.46, 284,772.87 and 125,792.38 is: 173,624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,320.46 : 284,772.87 = 125,792.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,320.46/284,772.87 = 125,792.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,320.46x = 284,772.87 × 125,792.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,320.46x = 35,822,256,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822,256,364.80/206,320.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,624.36

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