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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,886.56, 285,503.64 and 117,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,886.56, 285,503.64 and 117,462.56 is: 162,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,886.56 : 285,503.64 = 117,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,886.56/285,503.64 = 117,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,886.56x = 285,503.64 × 117,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,886.56x = 33,535,988,443.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535,988,443.72/206,886.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,098.44

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