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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,641.43, 286,558.02 and 120,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,641.43, 286,558.02 and 120,444.21 is: 166,220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,641.43 : 286,558.02 = 120,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,641.43/286,558.02 = 120,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,641.43x = 286,558.02 × 120,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,641.43x = 34,514,254,338.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514,254,338.06/207,641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,220.46

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