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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,232.48, 284,601.36 and 116,808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,232.48, 284,601.36 and 116,808.48 is: 161,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,232.48 : 284,601.36 = 116,808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,232.48/284,601.36 = 116,808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,232.48x = 284,601.36 × 116,808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,232.48x = 33,243,852,267.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,243,852,267.53/206,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,196.01

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