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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,658.09, 285,114.79 and 135,079.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,658.09, 285,114.79 and 135,079.41 is: 186,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,658.09 : 285,114.79 = 135,079.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,658.09/285,114.79 = 135,079.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,658.09x = 285,114.79 × 135,079.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,658.09x = 38,513,137,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,513,137,615.47/206,658.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,361.63

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