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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,913.43, 284,166.50 and 115,268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,913.43, 284,166.50 and 115,268.85 is: 159,074.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,913.43 : 284,166.50 = 115,268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,913.43/284,166.50 = 115,268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,913.43x = 284,166.50 × 115,268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,913.43x = 32,755,545,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,755,545,087.18/205,913.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,074.35

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