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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,378.06, 284,696.88 and 134,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,378.06, 284,696.88 and 134,799.98 is: 185,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,378.06 : 284,696.88 = 134,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,378.06/284,696.88 = 134,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,378.06x = 284,696.88 × 134,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,378.06x = 38,377,133,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,377,133,730.06/206,378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,955.49

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