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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,749.02, 285,344.50 and 126,223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,749.02, 285,344.50 and 126,223.22 is: 174,206.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,749.02 : 285,344.50 = 126,223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,749.02/285,344.50 = 126,223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,749.02x = 285,344.50 × 126,223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,749.02x = 36,017,101,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017,101,599.29/206,749.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,206.88

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