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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,665.62, 285,164.58 and 121,771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,665.62, 285,164.58 and 121,771.14 is: 168,024.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,665.62 : 285,164.58 = 121,771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,665.62/285,164.58 = 121,771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,665.62x = 285,164.58 × 121,771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,665.62x = 34,724,815,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,724,815,994.22/206,665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,024.15

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