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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,846.79, 285,455.99 and 116,200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,846.79, 285,455.99 and 116,200.80 is: 160,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,846.79 : 285,455.99 = 116,200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,846.79/285,455.99 = 116,200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,846.79x = 285,455.99 × 116,200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,846.79x = 33,170,214,402.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170,214,402.79/206,846.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,361.27

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