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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,775.55, 283,981.30 and 115,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,775.55, 283,981.30 and 115,126.12 is: 158,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,775.55 : 283,981.30 = 115,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,775.55/283,981.30 = 115,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,775.55x = 283,981.30 × 115,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,775.55x = 32,693,664,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,693,664,223.79/205,775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,880.22

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