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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,441.06, 284,783.64 and 134,862.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,441.06, 284,783.64 and 134,862.98 is: 186,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,441.06 : 284,783.64 = 134,862.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,441.06/284,783.64 = 134,862.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,441.06x = 284,783.64 × 134,862.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,441.06x = 38,406,770,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,406,770,345.65/206,441.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,042.30

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