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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,239.64, 284,605.96 and 120,193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,239.64, 284,605.96 and 120,193.14 is: 165,863.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,239.64 : 284,605.96 = 120,193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,239.64/284,605.96 = 120,193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,239.64x = 284,605.96 × 120,193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,239.64x = 34,207,683,995.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,207,683,995.11/206,239.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,863.77

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