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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,493.20, 284,985.96 and 125,945.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,493.20, 284,985.96 and 125,945.36 is: 173,820.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,493.20 : 284,985.96 = 125,945.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,493.20/284,985.96 = 125,945.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,493.20x = 284,985.96 × 125,945.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,493.20x = 35,892,659,327.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,892,659,327.15/206,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,820.05

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