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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,499.92, 284,926.44 and 134,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,499.92, 284,926.44 and 134,984.72 is: 186,250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,499.92 : 284,926.44 = 134,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,499.92/284,926.44 = 134,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,499.92x = 284,926.44 × 134,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,499.92x = 38,460,715,724.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,460,715,724.00/206,499.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,250.51

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