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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,470.96, 284,948.76 and 125,902.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,470.96, 284,948.76 and 125,902.96 is: 173,757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,470.96 : 284,948.76 = 125,902.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,470.96/284,948.76 = 125,902.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,470.96x = 284,948.76 × 125,902.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,470.96x = 35,875,892,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,875,892,332.33/206,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,757.57

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