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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,577.08, 285,082.03 and 115,938.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,577.08, 285,082.03 and 115,938.66 is: 159,998.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,577.08 : 285,082.03 = 115,938.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,577.08/285,082.03 = 115,938.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,577.08x = 285,082.03 × 115,938.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,577.08x = 33,052,028,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,052,028,258.43/206,577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,998.52

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