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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,833.03, 285,398.49 and 116,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,833.03, 285,398.49 and 116,171.62 is: 160,299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,833.03 : 285,398.49 = 116,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,833.03/285,398.49 = 116,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,833.03x = 285,398.49 × 116,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,833.03x = 33,155,204,928.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,155,204,928.85/206,833.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,299.37

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