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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,824.08, 285,445.98 and 116,186.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,824.08, 285,445.98 and 116,186.97 is: 160,354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,824.08 : 285,445.98 = 116,186.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,824.08/285,445.98 = 116,186.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,824.08x = 285,445.98 × 116,186.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,824.08x = 33,165,103,514.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,165,103,514.88/206,824.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,354.17

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