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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,332.44, 284,633.96 and 134,754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,332.44, 284,633.96 and 134,754.36 is: 185,892.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,332.44 : 284,633.96 = 134,754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,332.44/284,633.96 = 134,754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,332.44x = 284,633.96 × 134,754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,332.44x = 38,355,667,114.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355,667,114.07/206,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,892.57

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