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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,756.97, 285,331.50 and 116,128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,756.97, 285,331.50 and 116,128.91 is: 160,261.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,756.97 : 285,331.50 = 116,128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,756.97/285,331.50 = 116,128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,756.97x = 285,331.50 × 116,128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,756.97x = 33,135,234,657.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,135,234,657.01/206,756.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,261.75

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