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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,431.60, 284,901.96 and 121,556.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,431.60, 284,901.96 and 121,556.56 is: 167,763.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,431.60 : 284,901.96 = 121,556.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,431.60/284,901.96 = 121,556.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,431.60x = 284,901.96 × 121,556.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,431.60x = 34,631,702,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631,702,194.86/206,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,763.57

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