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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,273.24, 286,071.89 and 120,045.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,273.24, 286,071.89 and 120,045.56 is: 165,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,273.24 : 286,071.89 = 120,045.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,273.24/286,071.89 = 120,045.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,273.24x = 286,071.89 × 120,045.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,273.24x = 34,341,658,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341,658,204.72/207,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,683.03

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