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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,223.24, 284,611.68 and 115,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,223.24, 284,611.68 and 115,603.68 is: 159,546.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,223.24 : 284,611.68 = 115,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,223.24/284,611.68 = 115,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,223.24x = 284,611.68 × 115,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,223.24x = 32,902,157,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902,157,578.98/206,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,546.31

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