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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,633.23, 285,080.51 and 135,054.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,633.23, 285,080.51 and 135,054.54 is: 186,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,633.23 : 285,080.51 = 135,054.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,633.23/285,080.51 = 135,054.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,633.23x = 285,080.51 × 135,054.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,633.23x = 38,501,417,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,501,417,141.02/206,633.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,327.33

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