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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,013.72, 284,275.44 and 115,357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,013.72, 284,275.44 and 115,357.08 is: 159,179.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,013.72 : 284,275.44 = 115,357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,013.72/284,275.44 = 115,357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,013.72x = 284,275.44 × 115,357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,013.72x = 32,793,184,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793,184,674.12/206,013.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,179.62

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