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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,320.83, 284,773.39 and 125,792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,320.83, 284,773.39 and 125,792.75 is: 173,624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,320.83 : 284,773.39 = 125,792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,320.83/284,773.39 = 125,792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,320.83x = 284,773.39 × 125,792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,320.83x = 35,822,428,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,822,428,252.37/206,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,624.87

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