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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,660.88, 285,118.60 and 135,082.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,660.88, 285,118.60 and 135,082.16 is: 186,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,660.88 : 285,118.60 = 135,082.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,660.88/285,118.60 = 135,082.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,660.88x = 285,118.60 × 135,082.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,660.88x = 38,514,436,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514,436,344.18/206,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,365.39

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