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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,858.35, 310,066.80 and 117,920.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,858.35, 310,066.80 and 117,920.35 is: 176,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,858.35 : 310,066.80 = 117,920.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,858.35/310,066.80 = 117,920.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,858.35x = 310,066.80 × 117,920.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,858.35x = 36,563,185,579.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,563,185,579.38/206,858.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,754.70

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