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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,870.80, 284,036.95 and 115,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,870.80, 284,036.95 and 115,212.36 is: 158,956.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,870.80 : 284,036.95 = 115,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,870.80/284,036.95 = 115,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,870.80x = 284,036.95 × 115,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,870.80x = 32,724,567,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724,567,336.70/205,870.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,956.82

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