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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,339.64, 284,799.27 and 125,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,339.64, 284,799.27 and 125,811.48 is: 173,650.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,339.64 : 284,799.27 = 125,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,339.64/284,799.27 = 125,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,339.64x = 284,799.27 × 125,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,339.64x = 35,831,017,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,831,017,661.62/206,339.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,650.67

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