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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,252.93, 284,565.15 and 115,596.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,252.93, 284,565.15 and 115,596.32 is: 159,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,252.93 : 284,565.15 = 115,596.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,252.93/284,565.15 = 115,596.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,252.93x = 284,565.15 × 115,596.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,252.93x = 32,894,682,717.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,894,682,717.42/206,252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,487.10

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