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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,726.04, 285,264.42 and 125,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,726.04, 285,264.42 and 125,084.70 is: 172,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,726.04 : 285,264.42 = 125,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,726.04/285,264.42 = 125,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,726.04x = 285,264.42 × 125,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,726.04x = 35,682,214,396.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682,214,396.37/206,726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,606.29

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