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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,966.20, 308,949.30 and 117,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,966.20, 308,949.30 and 117,492.60 is: 176,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,966.20 : 308,949.30 = 117,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,966.20/308,949.30 = 117,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,966.20x = 308,949.30 × 117,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,966.20x = 36,299,256,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299,256,525.18/205,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,238.90

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