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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,773.09, 285,353.75 and 116,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,773.09, 285,353.75 and 116,145.02 is: 160,284.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,773.09 : 285,353.75 = 116,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,773.09/285,353.75 = 116,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,773.09x = 285,353.75 × 116,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,773.09x = 33,142,418,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142,418,004.57/206,773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,284.00

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