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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,983.80, 285,562.80 and 135,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,983.80, 285,562.80 and 135,404.64 is: 186,809.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,983.80 : 285,562.80 = 135,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,983.80/285,562.80 = 135,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,983.80x = 285,562.80 × 135,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,983.80x = 38,666,528,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666,528,131.39/206,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,809.44

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