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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,603.44, 285,100.77 and 115,950.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,603.44, 285,100.77 and 115,950.94 is: 160,005.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,603.44 : 285,100.77 = 115,950.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,603.44/285,100.77 = 115,950.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,603.44x = 285,100.77 × 115,950.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,603.44x = 33,057,702,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,057,702,276.22/206,603.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,005.58

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