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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,804.39, 285,317.38 and 135,226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,804.39, 285,317.38 and 135,226.31 is: 186,564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,804.39 : 285,317.38 = 135,226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,804.39/285,317.38 = 135,226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,804.39x = 285,317.38 × 135,226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,804.39x = 38,582,416,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,582,416,476.27/206,804.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,564.78

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