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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,116.98, 284,376.87 and 115,460.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,116.98, 284,376.87 and 115,460.70 is: 159,299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,116.98 : 284,376.87 = 115,460.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,116.98/284,376.87 = 115,460.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,116.98x = 284,376.87 × 115,460.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,116.98x = 32,834,352,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,834,352,474.01/206,116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,299.60

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