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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,684.83, 283,839.39 and 115,040.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,684.83, 283,839.39 and 115,040.97 is: 158,753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,684.83 : 283,839.39 = 115,040.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,684.83/283,839.39 = 115,040.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,684.83x = 283,839.39 × 115,040.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,684.83x = 32,653,158,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653,158,749.81/205,684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,753.36

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