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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,672.08, 285,187.77 and 116,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,672.08, 285,187.77 and 116,007.27 is: 160,078.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,672.08 : 285,187.77 = 116,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,672.08/285,187.77 = 116,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,672.08x = 285,187.77 × 116,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,672.08x = 33,083,854,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,083,854,635.09/206,672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,078.97

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