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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,667.37, 283,818.94 and 115,022.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,667.37, 283,818.94 and 115,022.30 is: 158,729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,667.37 : 283,818.94 = 115,022.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,667.37/283,818.94 = 115,022.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,667.37x = 283,818.94 × 115,022.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,667.37x = 32,645,505,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,645,505,555.71/205,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,729.63

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