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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,765.42, 283,967.29 and 115,115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,765.42, 283,967.29 and 115,115.98 is: 158,866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,765.42 : 283,967.29 = 115,115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,765.42/283,967.29 = 115,115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,765.42x = 283,967.29 × 115,115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,765.42x = 32,689,171,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689,171,456.46/205,765.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,866.21

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