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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,789.56, 285,349.44 and 116,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,789.56, 285,349.44 and 116,124.94 is: 160,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,789.56 : 285,349.44 = 116,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,789.56/285,349.44 = 116,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,789.56x = 285,349.44 × 116,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,789.56x = 33,136,186,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,136,186,599.03/206,789.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,241.10

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