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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,246.08, 285,979.20 and 116,600.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,246.08, 285,979.20 and 116,600.09 is: 160,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,246.08 : 285,979.20 = 116,600.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,246.08/285,979.20 = 116,600.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,246.08x = 285,979.20 × 116,600.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,246.08x = 33,345,201,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,201,173.08/207,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,896.66

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