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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,652.21, 285,179.91 and 116,008.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,652.21, 285,179.91 and 116,008.35 is: 160,091.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,652.21 : 285,179.91 = 116,008.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,652.21/285,179.91 = 116,008.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,652.21x = 285,179.91 × 116,008.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,652.21x = 33,083,250,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,250,911.93/206,652.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,091.44

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