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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,929.86, 285,562.92 and 120,947.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,929.86, 285,562.92 and 120,947.96 is: 166,908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,929.86 : 285,562.92 = 120,947.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,929.86/285,562.92 = 120,947.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,929.86x = 285,562.92 × 120,947.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,929.86x = 34,538,252,625.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,538,252,625.64/206,929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,908.02

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