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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,904.02, 284,134.38 and 115,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,904.02, 284,134.38 and 115,244.74 is: 159,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,904.02 : 284,134.38 = 115,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,904.02/284,134.38 = 115,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,904.02x = 284,134.38 × 115,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,904.02x = 32,744,992,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744,992,748.16/205,904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,030.37

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