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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,887.01, 285,496.12 and 116,246.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,887.01, 285,496.12 and 116,246.79 is: 160,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,887.01 : 285,496.12 = 116,246.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,887.01/285,496.12 = 116,246.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,887.01x = 285,496.12 × 116,246.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,887.01x = 33,188,006,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,188,006,998.88/206,887.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,416.10

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