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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,713.17, 285,215.45 and 117,289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,713.17, 285,215.45 and 117,289.17 is: 161,831.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,713.17 : 285,215.45 = 117,289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,713.17/285,215.45 = 117,289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,713.17x = 285,215.45 × 117,289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,713.17x = 33,452,682,815.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,682,815.23/206,713.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,831.41

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