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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,674.78, 283,829.22 and 115,029.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,674.78, 283,829.22 and 115,029.66 is: 158,739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,674.78 : 283,829.22 = 115,029.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,674.78/283,829.22 = 115,029.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,674.78x = 283,829.22 × 115,029.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,674.78x = 32,648,778,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,648,778,674.67/205,674.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,739.83

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