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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,968.50, 285,616.89 and 117,544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,968.50, 285,616.89 and 117,544.50 is: 162,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,968.50 : 285,616.89 = 117,544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,968.50/285,616.89 = 117,544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,968.50x = 285,616.89 × 117,544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,968.50x = 33,572,694,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,572,694,526.61/206,968.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,211.61

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