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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,609.28, 285,097.28 and 115,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,609.28, 285,097.28 and 115,952.96 is: 160,001.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,609.28 : 285,097.28 = 115,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,609.28/285,097.28 = 115,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,609.28x = 285,097.28 × 115,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,609.28x = 33,057,873,503.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,057,873,503.95/206,609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,001.88

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