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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,231.68, 283,215.60 and 115,807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,231.68, 283,215.60 and 115,807.68 is: 159,812.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,231.68 : 283,215.60 = 115,807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,231.68/283,215.60 = 115,807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,231.68x = 283,215.60 × 115,807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,231.68x = 32,798,541,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,798,541,575.81/205,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,812.27

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