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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,712.28, 285,329.82 and 133,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,712.28, 285,329.82 and 133,986.84 is: 184,945.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,712.28 : 285,329.82 = 133,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,712.28/285,329.82 = 133,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,712.28x = 285,329.82 × 133,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,712.28x = 38,230,440,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230,440,772.09/206,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,945.19

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