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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,927.53, 285,565.68 and 116,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,927.53, 285,565.68 and 116,291.76 is: 160,485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,927.53 : 285,565.68 = 116,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,927.53/285,565.68 = 116,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,927.53x = 285,565.68 × 116,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,927.53x = 33,208,935,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,935,522.80/206,927.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,485.83

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