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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,392.44, 284,882.04 and 134,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,392.44, 284,882.04 and 134,783.58 is: 186,040.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,392.44 : 284,882.04 = 134,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,392.44/284,882.04 = 134,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,392.44x = 284,882.04 × 134,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,392.44x = 38,397,421,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397,421,228.90/206,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,040.83

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