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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,543.95, 285,212.40 and 129,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,543.95, 285,212.40 and 129,152.23 is: 178,343.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,543.95 : 285,212.40 = 129,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,543.95/285,212.40 = 129,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,543.95x = 285,212.40 × 129,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,543.95x = 36,835,817,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835,817,483.65/206,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,343.73

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