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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,952.68, 285,672.72 and 120,939.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,952.68, 285,672.72 and 120,939.59 is: 166,942.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,952.68 : 285,672.72 = 120,939.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,952.68/285,672.72 = 120,939.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,952.68x = 285,672.72 × 120,939.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,952.68x = 34,549,141,630.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,549,141,630.98/206,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,942.23

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