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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,966.42, 285,616.23 and 125,293.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,966.42, 285,616.23 and 125,293.59 is: 172,906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,966.42 : 285,616.23 = 125,293.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,966.42/285,616.23 = 125,293.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,966.42x = 285,616.23 × 125,293.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,966.42x = 35,785,882,818.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,785,882,818.97/206,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,906.71

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