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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,922.70, 285,558.40 and 116,273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,922.70, 285,558.40 and 116,273.24 is: 160,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,922.70 : 285,558.40 = 116,273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,922.70/285,558.40 = 116,273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,922.70x = 285,558.40 × 116,273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,922.70x = 33,202,800,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,202,800,377.22/206,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,459.92

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