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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,076.08, 284,381.68 and 115,431.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,076.08, 284,381.68 and 115,431.84 is: 159,294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,076.08 : 284,381.68 = 115,431.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,076.08/284,381.68 = 115,431.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,076.08x = 284,381.68 × 115,431.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,076.08x = 32,826,700,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,826,700,584.69/206,076.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,294.08

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