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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,255.56, 284,609.85 and 114,372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,255.56, 284,609.85 and 114,372.54 is: 157,821.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,255.56 : 284,609.85 = 114,372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,255.56/284,609.85 = 114,372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,255.56x = 284,609.85 × 114,372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,255.56x = 32,551,551,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,551,453.52/206,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,821.45

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