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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,810.12, 285,353.70 and 120,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,810.12, 285,353.70 and 120,730.04 is: 166,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,810.12 : 285,353.70 = 120,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,810.12/285,353.70 = 120,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,810.12x = 285,353.70 × 120,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,810.12x = 34,450,761,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,450,761,584.73/206,810.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,581.60

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