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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,870.06, 285,460.52 and 116,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,870.06, 285,460.52 and 116,205.50 is: 160,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,870.06 : 285,460.52 = 116,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,870.06/285,460.52 = 116,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,870.06x = 285,460.52 × 116,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,870.06x = 33,172,082,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,172,082,456.86/206,870.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,352.26

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