Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,100, 284,418 and 116,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,100, 284,418 and 116,676 is: 161,012.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,100 : 284,418 = 116,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,100/284,418 = 116,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,100x = 284,418 × 116,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,100x = 33,184,754,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,184,754,568/206,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 161,012.88
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