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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,440.56, 284,782.95 and 134,862.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,440.56, 284,782.95 and 134,862.48 is: 186,041.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,440.56 : 284,782.95 = 134,862.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,440.56/284,782.95 = 134,862.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,440.56x = 284,782.95 × 134,862.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,440.56x = 38,406,534,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,406,534,898.72/206,440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,041.61

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