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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,742.72, 285,336.18 and 126,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,742.72, 285,336.18 and 126,217.20 is: 174,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,742.72 : 285,336.18 = 126,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,742.72/285,336.18 = 126,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,742.72x = 285,336.18 × 126,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,742.72x = 36,014,333,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,014,333,698.30/206,742.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,198.80

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