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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,115.11, 284,438.22 and 114,240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,115.11, 284,438.22 and 114,240.26 is: 157,651.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,115.11 : 284,438.22 = 114,240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,115.11/284,438.22 = 114,240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,115.11x = 284,438.22 × 114,240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,115.11x = 32,494,294,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494,294,784.55/206,115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,651.21

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