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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,824.30, 285,406.57 and 116,184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,824.30, 285,406.57 and 116,184.08 is: 160,327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,824.30 : 285,406.57 = 116,184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,824.30/285,406.57 = 116,184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,824.30x = 285,406.57 × 116,184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,824.30x = 33,159,700,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,159,700,620.15/206,824.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,327.88

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