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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,714.26, 285,262.05 and 116,070.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,714.26, 285,262.05 and 116,070.94 is: 160,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,714.26 : 285,262.05 = 116,070.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,714.26/285,262.05 = 116,070.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,714.26x = 285,262.05 × 116,070.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,714.26x = 33,110,634,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,110,634,289.83/206,714.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,175.86

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