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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,700.04, 285,050.10 and 135,141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,700.04, 285,050.10 and 135,141.40 is: 186,367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,700.04 : 285,050.10 = 135,141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,700.04/285,050.10 = 135,141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,700.04x = 285,050.10 × 135,141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,700.04x = 38,522,069,584.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,522,069,584.14/206,700.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,367.02

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