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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,973.76, 310,239.60 and 118,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,973.76, 310,239.60 and 118,035.76 is: 176,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,973.76 : 310,239.60 = 118,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,973.76/310,239.60 = 118,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,973.76x = 310,239.60 × 118,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,973.76x = 36,619,366,968.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619,366,968.10/206,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,927.58

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