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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,364.06, 284,677.59 and 134,785.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,364.06, 284,677.59 and 134,785.98 is: 185,936.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,364.06 : 284,677.59 = 134,785.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,364.06/284,677.59 = 134,785.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,364.06x = 284,677.59 × 134,785.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,364.06x = 38,370,547,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,370,547,952.19/206,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,936.19

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