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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,968.06, 285,607.83 and 116,327.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,968.06, 285,607.83 and 116,327.98 is: 160,528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,968.06 : 285,607.83 = 116,327.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,968.06/285,607.83 = 116,327.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,968.06x = 285,607.83 × 116,327.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,968.06x = 33,224,181,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,224,181,936.08/206,968.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,528.06

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