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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,007.82, 308,963.32 and 116,089.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,007.82, 308,963.32 and 116,089.72 is: 174,107.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,007.82 : 308,963.32 = 116,089.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,007.82/308,963.32 = 116,089.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,007.82x = 308,963.32 × 116,089.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,007.82x = 35,867,465,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,867,465,309.07/206,007.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,107.30

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