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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,811.12, 285,355.07 and 120,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,811.12, 285,355.07 and 120,731.04 is: 166,582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,811.12 : 285,355.07 = 120,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,811.12/285,355.07 = 120,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,811.12x = 285,355.07 × 120,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,811.12x = 34,451,214,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,451,214,370.37/206,811.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,582.99

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