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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,922.97, 284,178.51 and 115,276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,922.97, 284,178.51 and 115,276.68 is: 159,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,922.97 : 284,178.51 = 115,276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,922.97/284,178.51 = 115,276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,922.97x = 284,178.51 × 115,276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,922.97x = 32,759,155,160.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759,155,160.15/205,922.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,084.51

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