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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,698.54, 283,890.27 and 115,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,698.54, 283,890.27 and 115,059.54 is: 158,796.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,698.54 : 283,890.27 = 115,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,698.54/283,890.27 = 115,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,698.54x = 283,890.27 × 115,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,698.54x = 32,664,283,876.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,283,876.68/205,698.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,796.87

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