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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,928.08, 284,186.16 and 115,283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,928.08, 284,186.16 and 115,283.65 is: 159,094.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,928.08 : 284,186.16 = 115,283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,928.08/284,186.16 = 115,283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,928.08x = 284,186.16 × 115,283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,928.08x = 32,762,017,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,017,804.28/205,928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,094.47

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