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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,072.64, 284,264.10 and 120,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,072.64, 284,264.10 and 120,021.48 is: 165,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,072.64 : 284,264.10 = 120,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,072.64/284,264.10 = 120,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,072.64x = 284,264.10 × 120,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,072.64x = 34,117,797,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117,797,992.87/206,072.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,562.00

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