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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,113.61, 284,436.15 and 114,238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,113.61, 284,436.15 and 114,238.75 is: 157,649.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,113.61 : 284,436.15 = 114,238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,113.61/284,436.15 = 114,238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,113.61x = 284,436.15 × 114,238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,113.61x = 32,493,630,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,630,157.96/206,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,649.13

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