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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,886.44, 285,495.34 and 116,246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,886.44, 285,495.34 and 116,246.23 is: 160,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,886.44 : 285,495.34 = 116,246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,886.44/285,495.34 = 116,246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,886.44x = 285,495.34 × 116,246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,886.44x = 33,187,756,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,756,171.18/206,886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,415.33

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