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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,725.04, 285,263.04 and 125,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,725.04, 285,263.04 and 125,083.70 is: 172,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,725.04 : 285,263.04 = 125,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,725.04/285,263.04 = 125,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,725.04x = 285,263.04 × 125,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,725.04x = 35,681,756,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,756,516.45/206,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,604.91

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