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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,354.46, 284,828.20 and 121,520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,354.46, 284,828.20 and 121,520.72 is: 167,733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,354.46 : 284,828.20 = 121,520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,354.46/284,828.20 = 121,520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,354.46x = 284,828.20 × 121,520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,354.46x = 34,612,527,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,527,940.30/206,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,733.36

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