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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,833.04, 285,398.48 and 116,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,833.04, 285,398.48 and 116,171.62 is: 160,299.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,833.04 : 285,398.48 = 116,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,833.04/285,398.48 = 116,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,833.04x = 285,398.48 × 116,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,833.04x = 33,155,203,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,155,203,767.14/206,833.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,299.36

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