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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,324.28, 284,729.04 and 134,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,324.28, 284,729.04 and 134,661.96 is: 185,834.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,324.28 : 284,729.04 = 134,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,324.28/284,729.04 = 134,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,324.28x = 284,729.04 × 134,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,324.28x = 38,342,170,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,342,170,595.32/206,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,834.51

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