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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,667.75, 285,191.78 and 114,792.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,667.75, 285,191.78 and 114,792.99 is: 158,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,667.75 : 285,191.78 = 114,792.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,667.75/285,191.78 = 114,792.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,667.75x = 285,191.78 × 114,792.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,667.75x = 32,738,017,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,738,017,149.62/206,667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,408.93

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