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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,672.52, 285,188.37 and 116,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,672.52, 285,188.37 and 116,007.71 is: 160,079.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,672.52 : 285,188.37 = 116,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,672.52/285,188.37 = 116,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,672.52x = 285,188.37 × 116,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,672.52x = 33,084,048,296.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084,048,296.39/206,672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,079.57

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