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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,001.16, 282,901.14 and 115,576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,001.16, 282,901.14 and 115,576.52 is: 159,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,001.16 : 282,901.14 = 115,576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,001.16/282,901.14 = 115,576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,001.16x = 282,901.14 × 115,576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,001.16x = 32,696,729,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,696,729,265.23/205,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,495.34

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