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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,591.94, 285,126.66 and 114,732.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,591.94, 285,126.66 and 114,732.18 is: 158,346.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,591.94 : 285,126.66 = 114,732.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,591.94/285,126.66 = 114,732.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,591.94x = 285,126.66 × 114,732.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,591.94x = 32,713,203,277.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,713,203,277.92/206,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,346.95

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