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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,669.97, 285,184.85 and 116,005.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,669.97, 285,184.85 and 116,005.14 is: 160,076.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,669.97 : 285,184.85 = 116,005.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,669.97/285,184.85 = 116,005.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,669.97x = 285,184.85 × 116,005.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,669.97x = 33,082,907,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082,907,870.10/206,669.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,076.03

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