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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,254.44, 284,567.22 and 115,597.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,254.44, 284,567.22 and 115,597.82 is: 159,489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,254.44 : 284,567.22 = 115,597.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,254.44/284,567.22 = 115,597.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,254.44x = 284,567.22 × 115,597.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,254.44x = 32,895,348,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,895,348,852.62/206,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,489.17

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