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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,740.72, 285,333.44 and 126,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,740.72, 285,333.44 and 126,215.20 is: 174,196.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,740.72 : 285,333.44 = 126,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,740.72/285,333.44 = 126,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,740.72x = 285,333.44 × 126,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,740.72x = 36,013,417,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,013,417,196.29/206,740.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,196.05

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