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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,790.72, 285,293.28 and 126,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,790.72, 285,293.28 and 126,162.24 is: 174,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,790.72 : 285,293.28 = 126,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,790.72/285,293.28 = 126,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,790.72x = 285,293.28 × 126,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,790.72x = 35,993,239,261.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,993,239,261.75/206,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,056.36

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