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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,671.78, 283,825.08 and 115,026.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,671.78, 283,825.08 and 115,026.66 is: 158,735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,671.78 : 283,825.08 = 115,026.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,671.78/283,825.08 = 115,026.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,671.78x = 283,825.08 × 115,026.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,671.78x = 32,647,450,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647,450,976.63/205,671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,735.69

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