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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,806.68, 285,385.68 and 126,368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,806.68, 285,385.68 and 126,368.82 is: 174,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,806.68 : 285,385.68 = 126,368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,806.68/285,385.68 = 126,368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,806.68x = 285,385.68 × 126,368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,806.68x = 36,063,851,626.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,063,851,626.50/206,806.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,384.37

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