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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,029.22, 284,296.83 and 115,372.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,029.22, 284,296.83 and 115,372.58 is: 159,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,029.22 : 284,296.83 = 115,372.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,029.22/284,296.83 = 115,372.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,029.22x = 284,296.83 × 115,372.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,029.22x = 32,800,058,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800,058,762.92/206,029.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,201.00

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