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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,973.51, 285,622.79 and 120,926.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,973.51, 285,622.79 and 120,926.00 is: 166,877.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,973.51 : 285,622.79 = 120,926.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,973.51/285,622.79 = 120,926.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,973.51x = 285,622.79 × 120,926.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,973.51x = 34,539,219,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,539,219,470.80/206,973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,877.49

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