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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,671.08, 285,186.39 and 116,006.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,671.08, 285,186.39 and 116,006.27 is: 160,077.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,671.08 : 285,186.39 = 116,006.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,671.08/285,186.39 = 116,006.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,671.08x = 285,186.39 × 116,006.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,671.08x = 33,083,407,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,407,932.73/206,671.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,077.59

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