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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,893.47, 284,137.80 and 115,247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,893.47, 284,137.80 and 115,247.18 is: 159,043.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,893.47 : 284,137.80 = 115,247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,893.47/284,137.80 = 115,247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,893.47x = 284,137.80 × 115,247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,893.47x = 32,746,080,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,746,080,181.40/205,893.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,043.80

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