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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,768.25, 285,346.61 and 116,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,768.25, 285,346.61 and 116,126.18 is: 160,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,768.25 : 285,346.61 = 116,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,768.25/285,346.61 = 116,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,768.25x = 285,346.61 × 116,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,768.25x = 33,136,211,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,211,293.41/206,768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,257.73

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