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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,803.52, 285,316.17 and 135,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,803.52, 285,316.17 and 135,225.44 is: 186,563.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,803.52 : 285,316.17 = 135,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,803.52/285,316.17 = 135,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,803.52x = 285,316.17 × 135,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,803.52x = 38,582,003,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,003,200.78/206,803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,563.58

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