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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,623.40, 309,935.10 and 118,049.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,623.40, 309,935.10 and 118,049.90 is: 177,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,623.40 : 309,935.10 = 118,049.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,623.40/309,935.10 = 118,049.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,623.40x = 309,935.10 × 118,049.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,623.40x = 36,587,807,561.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,587,807,561.49/206,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,074.85

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