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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,760.07, 283,937.40 and 115,098.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,760.07, 283,937.40 and 115,098.53 is: 158,829.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,760.07 : 283,937.40 = 115,098.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,760.07/283,937.40 = 115,098.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,760.07x = 283,937.40 × 115,098.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,760.07x = 32,680,775,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680,775,932.34/205,760.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,829.53

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