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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,377.42, 284,803.95 and 120,334.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,377.42, 284,803.95 and 120,334.06 is: 166,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,377.42 : 284,803.95 = 120,334.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,377.42/284,803.95 = 120,334.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,377.42x = 284,803.95 × 120,334.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,377.42x = 34,271,615,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271,615,607.54/206,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,062.82

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