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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,715.26, 285,263.43 and 116,071.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,715.26, 285,263.43 and 116,071.94 is: 160,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,715.26 : 285,263.43 = 116,071.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,715.26/285,263.43 = 116,071.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,715.26x = 285,263.43 × 116,071.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,715.26x = 33,111,079,731.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,111,079,731.15/206,715.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,177.24

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