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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,729.04, 285,268.56 and 125,087.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,729.04, 285,268.56 and 125,087.70 is: 172,610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,729.04 : 285,268.56 = 125,087.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,729.04/285,268.56 = 125,087.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,729.04x = 285,268.56 × 125,087.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,729.04x = 35,683,588,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,683,588,052.71/206,729.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,610.43

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