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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,835.03, 285,401.25 and 116,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,835.03, 285,401.25 and 116,173.62 is: 160,302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,835.03 : 285,401.25 = 116,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,835.03/285,401.25 = 116,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,835.03x = 285,401.25 × 116,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,835.03x = 33,156,096,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156,096,365.03/206,835.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,302.13

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