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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,827.02, 285,405.71 and 116,165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,827.02, 285,405.71 and 116,165.27 is: 160,299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,827.02 : 285,405.71 = 116,165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,827.02/285,405.71 = 116,165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,827.02x = 285,405.71 × 116,165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,827.02x = 33,154,229,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154,229,353.84/206,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,299.31

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