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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,811.04, 284,009.58 and 115,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,811.04, 284,009.58 and 115,178.52 is: 158,940.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,811.04 : 284,009.58 = 115,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,811.04/284,009.58 = 115,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,811.04x = 284,009.58 × 115,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,811.04x = 32,711,803,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,711,803,090.22/205,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,940.95

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