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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,702.61, 283,895.90 and 115,063.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,702.61, 283,895.90 and 115,063.61 is: 158,802.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,702.61 : 283,895.90 = 115,063.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,702.61/283,895.90 = 115,063.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,702.61x = 283,895.90 × 115,063.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,702.61x = 32,666,087,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666,087,118.20/205,702.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,802.49

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