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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,696.44, 283,859.82 and 115,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,696.44, 283,859.82 and 115,052.04 is: 158,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,696.44 : 283,859.82 = 115,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,696.44/283,859.82 = 115,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,696.44x = 283,859.82 × 115,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,696.44x = 32,658,651,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658,651,365.03/205,696.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,771.11

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