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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,375.17, 284,800.78 and 120,331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,375.17, 284,800.78 and 120,331.84 is: 166,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,375.17 : 284,800.78 = 120,331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,375.17/284,800.78 = 120,331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,375.17x = 284,800.78 × 120,331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,375.17x = 34,270,601,890.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,270,601,890.84/206,375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,059.71

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