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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,088.22, 284,404.70 and 120,045

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,088.22, 284,404.70 and 120,045 is: 165,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,088.22 : 284,404.70 = 120,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,088.22/284,404.70 = 120,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,088.22x = 284,404.70 × 120,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,088.22x = 34,141,361,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,141,361,611.28/206,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,663.82

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