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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,798.26, 309,976.80 and 117,860.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,798.26, 309,976.80 and 117,860.26 is: 176,664.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,798.26 : 309,976.80 = 117,860.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,798.26/309,976.80 = 117,860.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,798.26x = 309,976.80 × 117,860.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,798.26x = 36,533,946,241.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,533,946,241.97/206,798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,664.67

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