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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,753.97, 285,327.36 and 116,125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,753.97, 285,327.36 and 116,125.91 is: 160,257.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,753.97 : 285,327.36 = 116,125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,753.97/285,327.36 = 116,125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,753.97x = 285,327.36 × 116,125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,753.97x = 33,133,897,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,133,897,901.26/206,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,257.61

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