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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,480.16, 284,908.08 and 121,614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,480.16, 284,908.08 and 121,614.12 is: 167,807.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,480.16 : 284,908.08 = 121,614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,480.16/284,908.08 = 121,614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,480.16x = 284,908.08 × 121,614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,480.16x = 34,648,845,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648,845,430.09/206,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,807.14

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