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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,021.44, 284,302.94 and 114,136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,021.44, 284,302.94 and 114,136.94 is: 157,505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,021.44 : 284,302.94 = 114,136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,021.44/284,302.94 = 114,136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,021.44x = 284,302.94 × 114,136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,021.44x = 32,449,467,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449,467,604.60/206,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,505.29

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