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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,883.87, 285,482.07 and 116,232.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,883.87, 285,482.07 and 116,232.72 is: 160,391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,883.87 : 285,482.07 = 116,232.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,883.87/285,482.07 = 116,232.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,883.87x = 285,482.07 × 116,232.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,883.87x = 33,182,357,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,357,507.33/206,883.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,391.23

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