Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,841.21, 285,425.49 and 116,212.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 206,841.21, 285,425.49 and 116,212.26 is: 160,364.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,841.21 : 285,425.49 = 116,212.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,841.21/285,425.49 = 116,212.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,841.21x = 285,425.49 × 116,212.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,841.21x = 33,169,941,254.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,169,941,254.51/206,841.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 160,364.28
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