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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,254.56, 284,608.47 and 114,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,254.56, 284,608.47 and 114,371.54 is: 157,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,254.56 : 284,608.47 = 114,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,254.56/284,608.47 = 114,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,254.56x = 284,608.47 × 114,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,254.56x = 32,551,107,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,107,587.90/206,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,820.06

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