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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,183.60, 284,528.75 and 120,137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,183.60, 284,528.75 and 120,137.24 is: 165,786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,183.60 : 284,528.75 = 120,137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,183.60/284,528.75 = 120,137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,183.60x = 284,528.75 × 120,137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,183.60x = 34,182,497,603.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,182,497,603.35/206,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,786.69

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