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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,168.22, 284,505.26 and 114,283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,168.22, 284,505.26 and 114,283.64 is: 157,707.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,168.22 : 284,505.26 = 114,283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,168.22/284,505.26 = 114,283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,168.22x = 284,505.26 × 114,283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,168.22x = 32,514,297,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,297,494.64/206,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,707.61

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