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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,396.12, 284,711.32 and 129,886.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,396.12, 284,711.32 and 129,886.66 is: 179,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,396.12 : 284,711.32 = 129,886.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,396.12/284,711.32 = 129,886.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,396.12x = 284,711.32 × 129,886.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,396.12x = 36,980,202,937.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,980,202,937.24/206,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,171.02

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