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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,572.68, 285,053.58 and 115,916.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,572.68, 285,053.58 and 115,916.04 is: 159,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,572.68 : 285,053.58 = 115,916.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,572.68/285,053.58 = 115,916.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,572.68x = 285,053.58 × 115,916.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,572.68x = 33,042,282,181.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042,282,181.42/206,572.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,954.75

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