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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,934.82, 284,176.67 and 115,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,934.82, 284,176.67 and 115,290.06 is: 159,092.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,934.82 : 284,176.67 = 115,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,934.82/284,176.67 = 115,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,934.82x = 284,176.67 × 115,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,934.82x = 32,762,745,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,745,334.90/205,934.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,092.79

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