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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,694.42, 283,884.58 and 115,055.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,694.42, 283,884.58 and 115,055.42 is: 158,791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,694.42 : 283,884.58 = 115,055.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,694.42/283,884.58 = 115,055.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,694.42x = 283,884.58 × 115,055.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,694.42x = 32,662,458,307.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,662,458,307.82/205,694.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,791.18

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