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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,871.88, 284,103.14 and 115,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,871.88, 284,103.14 and 115,227.84 is: 159,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,871.88 : 284,103.14 = 115,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,871.88/284,103.14 = 115,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,871.88x = 284,103.14 × 115,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,871.88x = 32,736,590,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,736,590,583.28/205,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,014.39

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