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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,716.71, 283,915.32 and 115,077.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,716.71, 283,915.32 and 115,077.71 is: 158,821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,716.71 : 283,915.32 = 115,077.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,716.71/283,915.32 = 115,077.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,716.71x = 283,915.32 × 115,077.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,716.71x = 32,672,324,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,672,324,859.52/205,716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,821.93

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