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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,374.09, 284,675.58 and 129,771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,374.09, 284,675.58 and 129,771.95 is: 179,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,374.09 : 284,675.58 = 129,771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,374.09/284,675.58 = 129,771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,374.09x = 284,675.58 × 129,771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,374.09x = 36,942,905,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,942,905,133.98/206,374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,009.42

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