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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,684.58, 285,202.62 and 116,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,684.58, 285,202.62 and 116,050.50 is: 160,137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,684.58 : 285,202.62 = 116,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,684.58/285,202.62 = 116,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,684.58x = 285,202.62 × 116,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,684.58x = 33,097,906,652.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,097,906,652.31/206,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,137.28

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