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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,674.92, 285,192.81 and 120,641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,674.92, 285,192.81 and 120,641.40 is: 166,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,674.92 : 285,192.81 = 120,641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,674.92/285,192.81 = 120,641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,674.92x = 285,192.81 × 120,641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,674.92x = 34,406,059,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,406,059,868.33/206,674.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,474.29

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