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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,751.45, 285,361.47 and 126,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,751.45, 285,361.47 and 126,161.73 is: 174,130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,751.45 : 285,361.47 = 126,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,751.45/285,361.47 = 126,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,751.45x = 285,361.47 × 126,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,751.45x = 36,001,696,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,001,696,730.54/206,751.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,130.32

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