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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,344.84, 284,806.48 and 125,816.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,344.84, 284,806.48 and 125,816.72 is: 173,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,344.84 : 284,806.48 = 125,816.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,344.84/284,806.48 = 125,816.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,344.84x = 284,806.48 × 125,816.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,344.84x = 35,833,417,148.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,833,417,148.35/206,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,657.93

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