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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,895.30, 285,503.85 and 126,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,895.30, 285,503.85 and 126,297.06 is: 174,282.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,895.30 : 285,503.85 = 126,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,895.30/285,503.85 = 126,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,895.30x = 285,503.85 × 126,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,895.30x = 36,058,296,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,296,873.68/206,895.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,282.82

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