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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,375.81, 284,693.76 and 134,797.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,375.81, 284,693.76 and 134,797.73 is: 185,952.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,375.81 : 284,693.76 = 134,797.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,375.81/284,693.76 = 134,797.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,375.81x = 284,693.76 × 134,797.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,375.81x = 38,376,072,593.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,376,072,593.16/206,375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,952.38

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