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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,885.52, 285,502.26 and 117,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,885.52, 285,502.26 and 117,461.52 is: 162,097.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,885.52 : 285,502.26 = 117,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,885.52/285,502.26 = 117,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,885.52x = 285,502.26 × 117,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,885.52x = 33,535,529,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535,529,423.04/206,885.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,097.04

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