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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,970.75, 285,619.91 and 117,546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,970.75, 285,619.91 and 117,546.75 is: 162,214.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,970.75 : 285,619.91 = 117,546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,970.75/285,619.91 = 117,546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,970.75x = 285,619.91 × 117,546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,970.75x = 33,573,691,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,573,691,568.06/206,970.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,214.67

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