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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,684.31, 285,202.27 and 116,050.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,684.31, 285,202.27 and 116,050.22 is: 160,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,684.31 : 285,202.27 = 116,050.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,684.31/285,202.27 = 116,050.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,684.31x = 285,202.27 × 116,050.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,684.31x = 33,097,785,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,097,785,313.78/206,684.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,136.90

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