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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,156, 283,125.06 and 115,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,156, 283,125.06 and 115,732 is: 159,715.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,156 : 283,125.06 = 115,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,156/283,125.06 = 115,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,156x = 283,125.06 × 115,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,156x = 32,766,629,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,766,629,443.92/205,156
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,715.68

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