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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,816.56, 285,395.88 and 116,176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,816.56, 285,395.88 and 116,176.34 is: 160,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,816.56 : 285,395.88 = 116,176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,816.56/285,395.88 = 116,176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,816.56x = 285,395.88 × 116,176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,816.56x = 33,156,248,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156,248,789.48/206,816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,317.19

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