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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,494.48, 284,995.56 and 117,099.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,494.48, 284,995.56 and 117,099.28 is: 161,615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,494.48 : 284,995.56 = 117,099.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,494.48/284,995.56 = 117,099.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,494.48x = 284,995.56 × 117,099.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,494.48x = 33,372,774,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,372,774,879.20/206,494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,615.82

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