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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,701.92, 285,199.92 and 117,277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,701.92, 285,199.92 and 117,277.92 is: 161,815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,701.92 : 285,199.92 = 117,277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,701.92/285,199.92 = 117,277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,701.92x = 285,199.92 × 117,277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,701.92x = 33,447,653,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447,653,401.77/206,701.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,815.88

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