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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,863.24, 285,405.66 and 126,250.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,863.24, 285,405.66 and 126,250.42 is: 174,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,863.24 : 285,405.66 = 126,250.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,863.24/285,405.66 = 126,250.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,863.24x = 285,405.66 × 126,250.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,863.24x = 36,032,585,602.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,032,585,602.32/206,863.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,185.54

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