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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,744.77, 285,338.63 and 126,218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,744.77, 285,338.63 and 126,218.97 is: 174,201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,744.77 : 285,338.63 = 126,218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,744.77/285,338.63 = 126,218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,744.77x = 285,338.63 × 126,218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,744.77x = 36,015,147,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,015,147,979.81/206,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,201.02

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