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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,985.72, 284,236.80 and 115,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,985.72, 284,236.80 and 115,329.08 is: 159,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,985.72 : 284,236.80 = 115,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,985.72/284,236.80 = 115,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,985.72x = 284,236.80 × 115,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,985.72x = 32,780,768,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780,768,646.14/205,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,140.98

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