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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,420.44, 284,920.68 and 134,811.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,420.44, 284,920.68 and 134,811.58 is: 186,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,420.44 : 284,920.68 = 134,811.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,420.44/284,920.68 = 134,811.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,420.44x = 284,920.68 × 134,811.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,420.44x = 38,410,607,045.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410,607,045.47/206,420.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,079.47

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