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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,217.96, 284,566.68 and 115,558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,217.96, 284,566.68 and 115,558.44 is: 159,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,217.96 : 284,566.68 = 115,558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,217.96/284,566.68 = 115,558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,217.96x = 284,566.68 × 115,558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,217.96x = 32,884,081,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,884,081,616.78/206,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,462.74

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