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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,691.68, 283,850.76 and 116,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,691.68, 283,850.76 and 116,267.68 is: 160,447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,691.68 : 283,850.76 = 116,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,691.68/283,850.76 = 116,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,691.68x = 283,850.76 × 116,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,691.68x = 33,002,669,331.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002,669,331.44/205,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,447.27

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