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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,067.24, 284,396.40 and 115,447.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,067.24, 284,396.40 and 115,447.68 is: 159,331.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,067.24 : 284,396.40 = 115,447.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,067.24/284,396.40 = 115,447.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,067.24x = 284,396.40 × 115,447.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,067.24x = 32,832,904,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,832,904,580.35/206,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,331.03

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