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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,640.18, 309,664.26 and 117,710.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,640.18, 309,664.26 and 117,710.06 is: 176,396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,640.18 : 309,664.26 = 117,710.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,640.18/309,664.26 = 117,710.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,640.18x = 309,664.26 × 117,710.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,640.18x = 36,450,597,076.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,450,597,076.13/206,640.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,396.46

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