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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,706.88, 285,272.04 and 116,068.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,706.88, 285,272.04 and 116,068.87 is: 160,184.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,706.88 : 285,272.04 = 116,068.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,706.88/285,272.04 = 116,068.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,706.88x = 285,272.04 × 116,068.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,706.88x = 33,111,203,325.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,111,203,325.39/206,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,184.33

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