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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,372.59, 284,673.51 and 129,770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,372.59, 284,673.51 and 129,770.45 is: 179,007.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,372.59 : 284,673.51 = 129,770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,372.59/284,673.51 = 129,770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,372.59x = 284,673.51 × 129,770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,372.59x = 36,942,209,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,209,495.78/206,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,007.35

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