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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,132.99, 284,475.22 and 115,518.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,132.99, 284,475.22 and 115,518.17 is: 159,421.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,132.99 : 284,475.22 = 115,518.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,132.99/284,475.22 = 115,518.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,132.99x = 284,475.22 × 115,518.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,132.99x = 32,862,056,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,862,056,824.75/206,132.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,421.63

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