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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,228.24, 284,618.58 and 115,608.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,228.24, 284,618.58 and 115,608.68 is: 159,553.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,228.24 : 284,618.58 = 115,608.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,228.24/284,618.58 = 115,608.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,228.24x = 284,618.58 × 115,608.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,228.24x = 32,904,378,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,904,378,337.27/206,228.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,553.21

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