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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,712.24, 283,909.11 and 115,073.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,712.24, 283,909.11 and 115,073.24 is: 158,815.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,712.24 : 283,909.11 = 115,073.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,712.24/283,909.11 = 115,073.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,712.24x = 283,909.11 × 115,073.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,712.24x = 32,670,341,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,670,341,153.22/205,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,815.74

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