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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,910.27, 285,544.62 and 116,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,910.27, 285,544.62 and 116,265.96 is: 160,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,910.27 : 285,544.62 = 116,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,910.27/285,544.62 = 116,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,910.27x = 285,544.62 × 116,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,910.27x = 33,199,119,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,119,367.14/206,910.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,451.77

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