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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,970.26, 310,234.35 and 118,032.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,970.26, 310,234.35 and 118,032.26 is: 176,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,970.26 : 310,234.35 = 118,032.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,970.26/310,234.35 = 118,032.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,970.26x = 310,234.35 × 118,032.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,970.26x = 36,617,661,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617,661,460.13/206,970.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,922.33

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