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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,937.53, 285,572.30 and 116,291.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,937.53, 285,572.30 and 116,291.55 is: 160,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,937.53 : 285,572.30 = 116,291.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,937.53/285,572.30 = 116,291.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,937.53x = 285,572.30 × 116,291.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,937.53x = 33,209,644,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209,644,941.30/206,937.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,481.50

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