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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,949.04, 284,205.69 and 115,305.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,949.04, 284,205.69 and 115,305.18 is: 159,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,949.04 : 284,205.69 = 115,305.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,949.04/284,205.69 = 115,305.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,949.04x = 284,205.69 × 115,305.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,949.04x = 32,770,388,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,770,388,242.47/205,949.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,118.92

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