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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,493.48, 284,994.18 and 117,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,493.48, 284,994.18 and 117,098.28 is: 161,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,493.48 : 284,994.18 = 117,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,493.48/284,994.18 = 117,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,493.48x = 284,994.18 × 117,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,493.48x = 33,372,328,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,328,288.01/206,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,614.44

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