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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,767.14, 283,942.46 and 115,115.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,767.14, 283,942.46 and 115,115.99 is: 158,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,767.14 : 283,942.46 = 115,115.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,767.14/283,942.46 = 115,115.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,767.14x = 283,942.46 × 115,115.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,767.14x = 32,686,316,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,686,316,254.01/205,767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,851.01

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