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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,701.61, 283,894.52 and 115,062.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,701.61, 283,894.52 and 115,062.61 is: 158,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,701.61 : 283,894.52 = 115,062.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,701.61/283,894.52 = 115,062.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,701.61x = 283,894.52 × 115,062.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,701.61x = 32,665,643,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665,643,860.58/205,701.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,801.11

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