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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,976.89, 284,253.36 and 115,351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,976.89, 284,253.36 and 115,351.99 is: 159,188.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,976.89 : 284,253.36 = 115,351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,976.89/284,253.36 = 115,351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,976.89x = 284,253.36 × 115,351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,976.89x = 32,789,190,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,789,190,740.19/205,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,188.69

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