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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,660.09, 285,117.55 and 135,081.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,660.09, 285,117.55 and 135,081.41 is: 186,364.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,660.09 : 285,117.55 = 135,081.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,660.09/285,117.55 = 135,081.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,660.09x = 285,117.55 × 135,081.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,660.09x = 38,514,080,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514,080,669.75/206,660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,364.39

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