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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,706.75, 283,901.57 and 115,067.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,706.75, 283,901.57 and 115,067.75 is: 158,808.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,706.75 : 283,901.57 = 115,067.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,706.75/283,901.57 = 115,067.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,706.75x = 283,901.57 × 115,067.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,706.75x = 32,667,912,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,667,912,886.52/205,706.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,808.18

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