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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,643.93, 309,669.89 and 117,713.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,643.93, 309,669.89 and 117,713.81 is: 176,402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,643.93 : 309,669.89 = 117,713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,643.93/309,669.89 = 117,713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,643.93x = 309,669.89 × 117,713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,643.93x = 36,452,420,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452,420,457.26/206,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,402.09

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