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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,430.68, 286,290.08 and 120,203.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,430.68, 286,290.08 and 120,203.56 is: 165,901.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,430.68 : 286,290.08 = 120,203.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,430.68/286,290.08 = 120,203.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,430.68x = 286,290.08 × 120,203.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,430.68x = 34,413,086,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,413,086,808.68/207,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,901.62

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