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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,119.50, 284,444.94 and 116,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,119.50, 284,444.94 and 116,695.50 is: 161,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,119.50 : 284,444.94 = 116,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,119.50/284,444.94 = 116,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,119.50x = 284,444.94 × 116,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,119.50x = 33,193,444,495.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193,444,495.77/206,119.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,039.81

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