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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,002.56, 285,693.78 and 116,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,002.56, 285,693.78 and 116,365.98 is: 160,602.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,002.56 : 285,693.78 = 116,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,002.56/285,693.78 = 116,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,002.56x = 285,693.78 × 116,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,002.56x = 33,245,036,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,245,036,689.60/207,002.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,602.06

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