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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,958.25, 284,226.71 and 116,534.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,958.25, 284,226.71 and 116,534.25 is: 160,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,958.25 : 284,226.71 = 116,534.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,958.25/284,226.71 = 116,534.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,958.25x = 284,226.71 × 116,534.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,958.25x = 33,122,145,897.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,122,145,897.15/205,958.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,819.71

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