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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,923.70, 285,559.78 and 116,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,923.70, 285,559.78 and 116,274.24 is: 160,461.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,923.70 : 285,559.78 = 116,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,923.70/285,559.78 = 116,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,923.70x = 285,559.78 × 116,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,923.70x = 33,203,246,394.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,203,246,394.07/206,923.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,461.30

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