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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,919.09, 310,157.96 and 117,981.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,919.09, 310,157.96 and 117,981.09 is: 176,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,919.09 : 310,157.96 = 117,981.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,919.09/310,157.96 = 117,981.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,919.09x = 310,157.96 × 117,981.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,919.09x = 36,592,774,192.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,592,774,192.98/206,919.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,845.81

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