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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,617.79, 285,110.64 and 115,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,617.79, 285,110.64 and 115,983.74 is: 160,045.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,617.79 : 285,110.64 = 115,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,617.79/285,110.64 = 115,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,617.79x = 285,110.64 × 115,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,617.79x = 33,068,196,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,068,196,915.44/206,617.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,045.26

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