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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,701.17, 283,893.91 and 115,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,701.17, 283,893.91 and 115,062.17 is: 158,800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,701.17 : 283,893.91 = 115,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,701.17/283,893.91 = 115,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,701.17x = 283,893.91 × 115,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,701.17x = 32,665,447,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665,447,627.26/205,701.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,800.50

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