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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,180.37, 284,143.62 and 160,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,180.37, 284,143.62 and 160,786.46 is: 221,584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,180.37 : 284,143.62 = 160,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,180.37/284,143.62 = 160,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,180.37x = 284,143.62 × 160,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,180.37x = 45,686,445,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686,445,370.67/206,180.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221,584.85

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