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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,974.56, 310,165.20 and 118,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,974.56, 310,165.20 and 118,044 is: 176,896.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,974.56 : 310,165.20 = 118,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,974.56/310,165.20 = 118,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,974.56x = 310,165.20 × 118,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,974.56x = 36,613,140,868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,613,140,868.80/206,974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,896.82

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