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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,011.72, 284,272.68 and 115,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,011.72, 284,272.68 and 115,355.08 is: 159,176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,011.72 : 284,272.68 = 115,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,011.72/284,272.68 = 115,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,011.72x = 284,272.68 × 115,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,011.72x = 32,792,297,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,792,297,743.21/206,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,176.86

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