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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,747.12, 283,924.50 and 115,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,747.12, 283,924.50 and 115,104.67 is: 158,840.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,747.12 : 283,924.50 = 115,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,747.12/283,924.50 = 115,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,747.12x = 283,924.50 × 115,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,747.12x = 32,681,035,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,681,035,877.42/205,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,840.79

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