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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,927.08, 285,566.90 and 116,284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,927.08, 285,566.90 and 116,284.84 is: 160,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,927.08 : 285,566.90 = 116,284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,927.08/285,566.90 = 116,284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,927.08x = 285,566.90 × 116,284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,927.08x = 33,207,099,980.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,207,099,980.45/206,927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,477.31

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