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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,725.24, 283,927.08 and 115,086.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,725.24, 283,927.08 and 115,086.24 is: 158,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,725.24 : 283,927.08 = 115,086.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,725.24/283,927.08 = 115,086.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,725.24x = 283,927.08 × 115,086.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,725.24x = 32,676,100,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676,100,071.38/205,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,833.70

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