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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,935.72, 284,189.16 and 115,292.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,935.72, 284,189.16 and 115,292.52 is: 159,102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,935.72 : 284,189.16 = 115,292.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,935.72/284,189.16 = 115,292.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,935.72x = 284,189.16 × 115,292.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,935.72x = 32,764,884,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,884,413.08/205,935.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,102.48

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