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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,022.44, 284,286.96 and 120,000.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,022.44, 284,286.96 and 120,000.28 is: 165,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,022.44 : 284,286.96 = 120,000.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,022.44/284,286.96 = 120,000.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,022.44x = 284,286.96 × 120,000.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,022.44x = 34,114,514,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,114,514,800.35/206,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,586.40

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