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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,849.57, 284,084.93 and 115,203.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,849.57, 284,084.93 and 115,203.69 is: 158,988.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,849.57 : 284,084.93 = 115,203.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,849.57/284,084.93 = 115,203.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,849.57x = 284,084.93 × 115,203.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,849.57x = 32,727,632,209.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,727,632,209.39/205,849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,988.10

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