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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,957.01, 285,601.82 and 120,921.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,957.01, 285,601.82 and 120,921.05 is: 166,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,957.01 : 285,601.82 = 120,921.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,957.01/285,601.82 = 120,921.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,957.01x = 285,601.82 × 120,921.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,957.01x = 34,535,269,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,535,269,923.70/206,957.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,871.71

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