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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,764.92, 283,966.60 and 115,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,764.92, 283,966.60 and 115,115.48 is: 158,865.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,764.92 : 283,966.60 = 115,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,764.92/283,966.60 = 115,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,764.92x = 283,966.60 × 115,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,764.92x = 32,688,950,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,688,950,043.14/205,764.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,865.52

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