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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,697.92, 283,889.42 and 115,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,697.92, 283,889.42 and 115,058.92 is: 158,796.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,697.92 : 283,889.42 = 115,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,697.92/283,889.42 = 115,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,697.92x = 283,889.42 × 115,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,697.92x = 32,664,010,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,010,064.63/205,697.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,796.02

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