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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,211.24, 284,595.12 and 115,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,211.24, 284,595.12 and 115,591.68 is: 159,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,211.24 : 284,595.12 = 115,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,211.24/284,595.12 = 115,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,211.24x = 284,595.12 × 115,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,211.24x = 32,896,828,040.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,896,828,040.60/206,211.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,529.75

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