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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,207.62, 284,586.49 and 115,578.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,207.62, 284,586.49 and 115,578.98 is: 159,510.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,207.62 : 284,586.49 = 115,578.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,207.62/284,586.49 = 115,578.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,207.62x = 284,586.49 × 115,578.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,207.62x = 32,892,216,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892,216,235.98/206,207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,510.19

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