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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,688.21, 285,260.89 and 126,162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,688.21, 285,260.89 and 126,162.41 is: 174,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,688.21 : 285,260.89 = 126,162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,688.21/285,260.89 = 126,162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,688.21x = 285,260.89 × 126,162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,688.21x = 35,989,201,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,989,201,460.58/206,688.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,123.15

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