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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,882.72, 284,094.28 and 115,243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,882.72, 284,094.28 and 115,243.76 is: 159,023.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,882.72 : 284,094.28 = 115,243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,882.72/284,094.28 = 115,243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,882.72x = 284,094.28 × 115,243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,882.72x = 32,740,093,021.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,740,093,021.69/205,882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,023.03

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