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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,361.11, 284,657.68 and 129,758.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,361.11, 284,657.68 and 129,758.93 is: 178,991.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,361.11 : 284,657.68 = 129,758.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,361.11/284,657.68 = 129,758.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,361.11x = 284,657.68 × 129,758.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,361.11x = 36,936,874,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,936,874,225.40/206,361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,991.45

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