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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,834.68, 285,431.70 and 117,410.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,834.68, 285,431.70 and 117,410.68 is: 162,026.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,834.68 : 285,431.70 = 117,410.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,834.68/285,431.70 = 117,410.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,834.68x = 285,431.70 × 117,410.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,834.68x = 33,512,729,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,512,729,990.56/206,834.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,026.65

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