Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,600, 285,108 and 112,392
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,600, 285,108 and 112,392 is: 155,100.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,600 : 285,108 = 112,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,600/285,108 = 112,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,600x = 285,108 × 112,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,600x = 32,043,858,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,043,858,336/206,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 155,100.96
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