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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,028.64, 284,355.12 and 116,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,028.64, 284,355.12 and 116,604.64 is: 160,934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,028.64 : 284,355.12 = 116,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,028.64/284,355.12 = 116,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,028.64x = 284,355.12 × 116,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,028.64x = 33,157,126,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,157,126,399.76/206,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,934.55

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