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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,040.96, 284,304.05 and 120,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,040.96, 284,304.05 and 120,014.10 is: 165,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,040.96 : 284,304.05 = 120,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,040.96/284,304.05 = 120,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,040.96x = 284,304.05 × 120,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,040.96x = 34,120,494,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,120,494,087.03/206,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,600.54

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