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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,711.76, 285,258.60 and 116,068.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,711.76, 285,258.60 and 116,068.44 is: 160,172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,711.76 : 285,258.60 = 116,068.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,711.76/285,258.60 = 116,068.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,711.76x = 285,258.60 × 116,068.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,711.76x = 33,109,520,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,109,520,698.58/206,711.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,172.41

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