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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,018.22, 284,281.65 and 115,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,018.22, 284,281.65 and 115,361.58 is: 159,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,018.22 : 284,281.65 = 115,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,018.22/284,281.65 = 115,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,018.22x = 284,281.65 × 115,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,018.22x = 32,795,180,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,795,180,309.01/206,018.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,185.82

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