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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,916.94, 285,536.18 and 120,883.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,916.94, 285,536.18 and 120,883.90 is: 166,814.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,916.94 : 285,536.18 = 120,883.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,916.94/285,536.18 = 120,883.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,916.94x = 285,536.18 × 120,883.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,916.94x = 34,516,727,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,516,727,029.50/206,916.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,814.41

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