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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,255.58, 284,645.86 and 115,611.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,255.58, 284,645.86 and 115,611.57 is: 159,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,255.58 : 284,645.86 = 115,611.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,255.58/284,645.86 = 115,611.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,255.58x = 284,645.86 × 115,611.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,255.58x = 32,908,354,190.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,908,354,190.54/206,255.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,551.34

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