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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,707.40, 283,902.47 and 115,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,707.40, 283,902.47 and 115,068.40 is: 158,809.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,707.40 : 283,902.47 = 115,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,707.40/283,902.47 = 115,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,707.40x = 283,902.47 × 115,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,707.40x = 32,668,202,125.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,668,202,125.36/205,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,809.08

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