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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,116.11, 284,439.60 and 114,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,116.11, 284,439.60 and 114,241.26 is: 157,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,116.11 : 284,439.60 = 114,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,116.11/284,439.60 = 114,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,116.11x = 284,439.60 × 114,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,116.11x = 32,494,738,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494,738,297.90/206,116.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,652.59

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