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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,588.86, 285,093.18 and 114,708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,588.86, 285,093.18 and 114,708.32 is: 158,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,588.86 : 285,093.18 = 114,708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,588.86/285,093.18 = 114,708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,588.86x = 285,093.18 × 114,708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,588.86x = 32,702,558,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,702,558,682.87/206,588.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,297.78

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