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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,591.56, 285,124.17 and 115,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,591.56, 285,124.17 and 115,952.48 is: 160,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,591.56 : 285,124.17 = 115,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,591.56/285,124.17 = 115,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,591.56x = 285,124.17 × 115,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,591.56x = 33,060,854,619.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,060,854,619.44/206,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,030.04

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