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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,949.15, 285,590.95 and 120,913.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,949.15, 285,590.95 and 120,913.18 is: 166,860.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,949.15 : 285,590.95 = 120,913.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,949.15/285,590.95 = 120,913.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,949.15x = 285,590.95 × 120,913.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,949.15x = 34,531,708,927.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,531,708,927.46/206,949.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,860.84

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