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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,644.18, 309,670.26 and 117,714.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,644.18, 309,670.26 and 117,714.07 is: 176,402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,644.18 : 309,670.26 = 117,714.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,644.18/309,670.26 = 117,714.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,644.18x = 309,670.26 × 117,714.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,644.18x = 36,452,546,662.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,452,546,662.56/206,644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,402.48

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