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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,362.56, 284,675.52 and 134,784.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,362.56, 284,675.52 and 134,784.48 is: 185,934.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,362.56 : 284,675.52 = 134,784.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,362.56/284,675.52 = 134,784.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,362.56x = 284,675.52 × 134,784.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,362.56x = 38,369,841,931.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369,841,931.93/206,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,934.12

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