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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,323.08, 284,776.50 and 125,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,323.08, 284,776.50 and 125,795.01 is: 173,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,323.08 : 284,776.50 = 125,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,323.08/284,776.50 = 125,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,323.08x = 284,776.50 × 125,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,323.08x = 35,823,462,665.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,823,462,665.27/206,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,627.99

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