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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,665.94, 285,179.30 and 116,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,665.94, 285,179.30 and 116,001.14 is: 160,070.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,665.94 : 285,179.30 = 116,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,665.94/285,179.30 = 116,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,665.94x = 285,179.30 × 116,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,665.94x = 33,081,123,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,081,123,904.40/206,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,070.52

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