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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,550.70, 285,016.53 and 115,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,550.70, 285,016.53 and 115,887.76 is: 159,911.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,550.70 : 285,016.53 = 115,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,550.70/285,016.53 = 115,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,550.70x = 285,016.53 × 115,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,550.70x = 33,029,927,224.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,029,927,224.67/206,550.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,911.96

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