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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,427.44, 284,930.36 and 134,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,427.44, 284,930.36 and 134,818.60 is: 186,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,427.44 : 284,930.36 = 134,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,427.44/284,930.36 = 134,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,427.44x = 284,930.36 × 134,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,427.44x = 38,413,912,232.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,413,912,232.70/206,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,089.18

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