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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,825.64, 284,054.64 and 115,190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,825.64, 284,054.64 and 115,190.68 is: 158,971.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,825.64 : 284,054.64 = 115,190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,825.64/284,054.64 = 115,190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,825.64x = 284,054.64 × 115,190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,825.64x = 32,720,447,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,720,447,138.76/205,825.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,971.68

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