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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,753.16, 285,298.12 and 116,119.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,753.16, 285,298.12 and 116,119.14 is: 160,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,753.16 : 285,298.12 = 116,119.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,753.16/285,298.12 = 116,119.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,753.16x = 285,298.12 × 116,119.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,753.16x = 33,128,572,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128,572,338.02/206,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,232.48

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