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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,864.06, 285,452.24 and 116,199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,864.06, 285,452.24 and 116,199.50 is: 160,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,864.06 : 285,452.24 = 116,199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,864.06/285,452.24 = 116,199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,864.06x = 285,452.24 × 116,199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,864.06x = 33,169,407,561.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169,407,561.88/206,864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,343.98

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