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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,727.29, 285,266.14 and 125,085.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,727.29, 285,266.14 and 125,085.95 is: 172,608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,727.29 : 285,266.14 = 125,085.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,727.29/285,266.14 = 125,085.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,727.29x = 285,266.14 × 125,085.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,727.29x = 35,682,786,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,682,786,124.73/206,727.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,608.01

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