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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,702.67, 283,895.96 and 115,063.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,702.67, 283,895.96 and 115,063.67 is: 158,802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,702.67 : 283,895.96 = 115,063.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,702.67/283,895.96 = 115,063.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,702.67x = 283,895.96 × 115,063.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,702.67x = 32,666,109,060.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666,109,060.98/205,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,802.56

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