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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,944.93, 284,204.70 and 115,301.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,944.93, 284,204.70 and 115,301.07 is: 159,115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,944.93 : 284,204.70 = 115,301.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,944.93/284,204.70 = 115,301.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,944.93x = 284,204.70 × 115,301.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,944.93x = 32,769,106,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,769,106,009.03/205,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,115.87

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