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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,683.72, 285,214.20 and 116,038.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,683.72, 285,214.20 and 116,038.02 is: 160,127.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,683.72 : 285,214.20 = 116,038.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,683.72/285,214.20 = 116,038.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,683.72x = 285,214.20 × 116,038.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,683.72x = 33,095,691,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,095,691,043.88/206,683.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,127.23

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