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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,852.06, 285,266.31 and 134,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,852.06, 285,266.31 and 134,179.27 is: 185,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,852.06 : 285,266.31 = 134,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,852.06/285,266.31 = 134,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,852.06x = 285,266.31 × 134,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,852.06x = 38,276,824,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,276,824,015.06/206,852.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,044.44

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