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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,709.95, 285,242.23 and 116,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,709.95, 285,242.23 and 116,058.80 is: 160,151.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,709.95 : 285,242.23 = 116,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,709.95/285,242.23 = 116,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,709.95x = 285,242.23 × 116,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,709.95x = 33,104,870,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,104,870,923.12/206,709.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,151.32

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