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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,935.11, 285,577.97 and 116,292.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,935.11, 285,577.97 and 116,292.87 is: 160,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,935.11 : 285,577.97 = 116,292.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,935.11/285,577.97 = 116,292.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,935.11x = 285,577.97 × 116,292.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,935.11x = 33,210,681,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210,681,740.07/206,935.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,488.39

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