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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,830.08, 285,404.76 and 116,179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,830.08, 285,404.76 and 116,179.20 is: 160,315.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,830.08 : 285,404.76 = 116,179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,830.08/285,404.76 = 116,179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,830.08x = 285,404.76 × 116,179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,830.08x = 33,158,096,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158,096,692.99/206,830.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,315.64

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