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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,393.44, 284,883.44 and 134,784.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,393.44, 284,883.44 and 134,784.60 is: 186,042.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,393.44 : 284,883.44 = 134,784.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,393.44/284,883.44 = 134,784.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,393.44x = 284,883.44 × 134,784.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,393.44x = 38,397,900,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,397,900,507.02/206,393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,042.25

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