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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,666.75, 285,190.40 and 114,791.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,666.75, 285,190.40 and 114,791.99 is: 158,407.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,666.75 : 285,190.40 = 114,791.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,666.75/285,190.40 = 114,791.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,666.75x = 285,190.40 × 114,791.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,666.75x = 32,737,574,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737,574,812.22/206,666.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,407.56

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