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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,916.22, 284,169.20 and 115,269.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,916.22, 284,169.20 and 115,269.93 is: 159,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,916.22 : 284,169.20 = 115,269.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,916.22/284,169.20 = 115,269.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,916.22x = 284,169.20 × 115,269.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,916.22x = 32,756,163,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,756,163,215.81/205,916.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,075.20

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