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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,016.91, 285,641.10 and 120,959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,016.91, 285,641.10 and 120,959.25 is: 166,899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,016.91 : 285,641.10 = 120,959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,016.91/285,641.10 = 120,959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,016.91x = 285,641.10 × 120,959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,016.91x = 34,550,934,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,550,934,241.68/207,016.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,899.09

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