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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,843.65, 284,076.74 and 115,197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,843.65, 284,076.74 and 115,197.73 is: 158,979.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,843.65 : 284,076.74 = 115,197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,843.65/284,076.74 = 115,197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,843.65x = 284,076.74 × 115,197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,843.65x = 32,724,995,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724,995,171.60/205,843.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,979.87

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