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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,408.32, 284,722.51 and 129,805.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,408.32, 284,722.51 and 129,805.91 is: 179,056.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,408.32 : 284,722.51 = 129,805.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,408.32/284,722.51 = 129,805.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,408.32x = 284,722.51 × 129,805.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,408.32x = 36,958,665,544.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,958,665,544.36/206,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,056.08

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