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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,792.02, 283,998.08 and 115,147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,792.02, 283,998.08 and 115,147.24 is: 158,906.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,792.02 : 283,998.08 = 115,147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,792.02/283,998.08 = 115,147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,792.02x = 283,998.08 × 115,147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,792.02x = 32,701,595,077.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,701,595,077.30/205,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,906.04

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