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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,458.32, 284,924.88 and 121,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,458.32, 284,924.88 and 121,631.88 is: 167,859.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,458.32 : 284,924.88 = 121,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,458.32/284,924.88 = 121,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,458.32x = 284,924.88 × 121,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,458.32x = 34,655,948,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655,948,813.17/206,458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,859.30

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