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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,694.59, 285,237.65 and 116,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,694.59, 285,237.65 and 116,050.73 is: 160,149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,694.59 : 285,237.65 = 116,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,694.59/285,237.65 = 116,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,694.59x = 285,237.65 × 116,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,694.59x = 33,102,036,369.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,102,036,369.92/206,694.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,149.51

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