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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,699.54, 283,891.65 and 115,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,699.54, 283,891.65 and 115,060.54 is: 158,798.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,699.54 : 283,891.65 = 115,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,699.54/283,891.65 = 115,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,699.54x = 283,891.65 × 115,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,699.54x = 32,664,726,550.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,664,726,550.49/205,699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,798.25

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