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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,472.92, 284,971.54 and 134,728.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,472.92, 284,971.54 and 134,728.40 is: 185,950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,472.92 : 284,971.54 = 134,728.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,472.92/284,971.54 = 134,728.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,472.92x = 284,971.54 × 134,728.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,472.92x = 38,393,759,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393,759,629.74/206,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,950.58

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