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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,512.02, 284,976.45 and 117,070.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,512.02, 284,976.45 and 117,070.74 is: 161,551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,512.02 : 284,976.45 = 117,070.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,512.02/284,976.45 = 117,070.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,512.02x = 284,976.45 × 117,070.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,512.02x = 33,362,403,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362,403,884.07/206,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,551.87

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