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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,117.98, 308,488.05 and 117,347.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,117.98, 308,488.05 and 117,347.65 is: 175,629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,117.98 : 308,488.05 = 117,347.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,117.98/308,488.05 = 117,347.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,117.98x = 308,488.05 × 117,347.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,117.98x = 36,200,347,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,200,347,720.58/206,117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,629.26

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