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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,919.70, 285,554.26 and 116,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,919.70, 285,554.26 and 116,270.24 is: 160,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,919.70 : 285,554.26 = 116,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,919.70/285,554.26 = 116,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,919.70x = 285,554.26 × 116,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,919.70x = 33,201,461,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,201,461,060.79/206,919.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,455.78

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