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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,579.08, 285,084.79 and 115,940.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,579.08, 285,084.79 and 115,940.66 is: 160,001.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,579.08 : 285,084.79 = 115,940.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,579.08/285,084.79 = 115,940.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,579.08x = 285,084.79 × 115,940.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,579.08x = 33,052,918,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,052,918,708.56/206,579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,001.29

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