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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,661.09, 285,118.93 and 135,082.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,661.09, 285,118.93 and 135,082.41 is: 186,365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,661.09 : 285,118.93 = 135,082.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,661.09/285,118.93 = 135,082.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,661.09x = 285,118.93 × 135,082.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,661.09x = 38,514,552,201.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,514,552,201.02/206,661.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,365.77

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