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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,368.96, 283,413.12 and 115,944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,368.96, 283,413.12 and 115,944.96 is: 160,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,368.96 : 283,413.12 = 115,944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,368.96/283,413.12 = 115,944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,368.96x = 283,413.12 × 115,944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,368.96x = 32,860,322,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,860,322,861.88/205,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,006.28

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