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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,331.44, 284,632.58 and 134,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,331.44, 284,632.58 and 134,753.36 is: 185,891.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,331.44 : 284,632.58 = 134,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,331.44/284,632.58 = 134,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,331.44x = 284,632.58 × 134,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,331.44x = 38,355,195,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355,195,434.19/206,331.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,891.19

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