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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,680.23, 285,223.95 and 116,043.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,680.23, 285,223.95 and 116,043.26 is: 160,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,680.23 : 285,223.95 = 116,043.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,680.23/285,223.95 = 116,043.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,680.23x = 285,223.95 × 116,043.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,680.23x = 33,098,315,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098,315,561.96/206,680.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,142.63

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