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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,433.04, 284,881.88 and 117,009.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,433.04, 284,881.88 and 117,009.04 is: 161,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,433.04 : 284,881.88 = 117,009.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,433.04/284,881.88 = 117,009.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,433.04x = 284,881.88 × 117,009.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,433.04x = 33,333,755,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,333,755,292.20/206,433.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,474.90

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