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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,766.37, 283,968.63 and 115,116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,766.37, 283,968.63 and 115,116.93 is: 158,867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,766.37 : 283,968.63 = 115,116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,766.37/283,968.63 = 115,116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,766.37x = 283,968.63 × 115,116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,766.37x = 32,689,596,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689,596,901.91/205,766.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,867.54

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