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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,433.52, 309,151.56 and 117,417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,433.52, 309,151.56 and 117,417.16 is: 175,842.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,433.52 : 309,151.56 = 117,417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,433.52/309,151.56 = 117,417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,433.52x = 309,151.56 × 117,417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,433.52x = 36,299,698,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,299,698,184.77/206,433.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,842.07

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