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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,258.58, 284,654.25 and 115,613.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,258.58, 284,654.25 and 115,613.10 is: 159,555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,258.58 : 284,654.25 = 115,613.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,258.58/284,654.25 = 115,613.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,258.58x = 284,654.25 × 115,613.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,258.58x = 32,909,760,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,909,760,270.68/206,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,555.84

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