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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,847.79, 285,457.37 and 116,201.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,847.79, 285,457.37 and 116,201.80 is: 160,362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,847.79 : 285,457.37 = 116,201.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,847.79/285,457.37 = 116,201.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,847.79x = 285,457.37 × 116,201.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,847.79x = 33,170,660,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170,660,217.27/206,847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,362.65

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