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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,844.04, 285,413.68 and 116,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,844.04, 285,413.68 and 116,182.64 is: 160,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,844.04 : 285,413.68 = 116,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,844.04/285,413.68 = 116,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,844.04x = 285,413.68 × 116,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,844.04x = 33,160,114,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160,114,834.52/206,844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,314.58

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