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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,200.49, 284,568.39 and 115,585.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,200.49, 284,568.39 and 115,585.66 is: 159,514.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,200.49 : 284,568.39 = 115,585.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,200.49/284,568.39 = 115,585.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,200.49x = 284,568.39 × 115,585.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,200.49x = 32,892,024,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,024,461.87/206,200.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,514.77

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