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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,841.68, 285,433.96 and 126,403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,841.68, 285,433.96 and 126,403.84 is: 174,432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,841.68 : 285,433.96 = 126,403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,841.68/285,433.96 = 126,403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,841.68x = 285,433.96 × 126,403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,841.68x = 36,079,948,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,079,948,610.41/206,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,432.68

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