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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,669.58, 285,184.33 and 116,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,669.58, 285,184.33 and 116,004.76 is: 160,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,669.58 : 285,184.33 = 116,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,669.58/285,184.33 = 116,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,669.58x = 285,184.33 × 116,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,669.58x = 33,082,738,754.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082,738,754.44/206,669.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,075.51

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