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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,949.72, 285,531.75 and 116,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,949.72, 285,531.75 and 116,296.14 is: 160,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,949.72 : 285,531.75 = 116,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,949.72/285,531.75 = 116,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,949.72x = 285,531.75 × 116,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,949.72x = 33,206,240,372.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,206,240,372.45/206,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,455.59

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