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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,848.57, 284,083.55 and 115,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,848.57, 284,083.55 and 115,202.69 is: 158,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,848.57 : 284,083.55 = 115,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,848.57/284,083.55 = 115,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,848.57x = 284,083.55 × 115,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,848.57x = 32,727,187,148.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,727,187,148.32/205,848.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,986.71

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