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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,437.50, 284,884.22 and 120,455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,437.50, 284,884.22 and 120,455.60 is: 166,229.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,437.50 : 284,884.22 = 120,455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,437.50/284,884.22 = 120,455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,437.50x = 284,884.22 × 120,455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,437.50x = 34,315,898,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,315,898,527.35/206,437.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,229.00

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