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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,594.76, 285,110.10 and 161,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,594.76, 285,110.10 and 161,805 is: 223,298.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,594.76 : 285,110.10 = 161,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,594.76/285,110.10 = 161,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,594.76x = 285,110.10 × 161,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,594.76x = 46,132,239,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,239,730.50/206,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,298.21

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