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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,695.17, 283,885.62 and 115,056.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,695.17, 283,885.62 and 115,056.17 is: 158,792.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,695.17 : 283,885.62 = 115,056.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,695.17/283,885.62 = 115,056.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,695.17x = 283,885.62 × 115,056.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,695.17x = 32,662,790,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,662,790,304.39/205,695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,792.21

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