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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,020.12, 282,927.50 and 115,596.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,020.12, 282,927.50 and 115,596.12 is: 159,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,020.12 : 282,927.50 = 115,596.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,020.12/282,927.50 = 115,596.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,020.12x = 282,927.50 × 115,596.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,020.12x = 32,705,321,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,705,321,241.30/205,020.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,522.50

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