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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,986.28, 310,258.32 and 118,048.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,986.28, 310,258.32 and 118,048.28 is: 176,946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,986.28 : 310,258.32 = 118,048.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,986.28/310,258.32 = 118,048.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,986.28x = 310,258.32 × 118,048.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,986.28x = 36,625,461,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,625,461,031.69/206,986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,946.32

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