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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,926.20, 285,536.88 and 116,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,926.20, 285,536.88 and 116,267.76 is: 160,437.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,926.20 : 285,536.88 = 116,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,926.20/285,536.88 = 116,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,926.20x = 285,536.88 × 116,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,926.20x = 33,198,733,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,198,733,434.99/206,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,437.55

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