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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,261.03, 284,653.37 and 115,617.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,261.03, 284,653.37 and 115,617.01 is: 159,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,261.03 : 284,653.37 = 115,617.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,261.03/284,653.37 = 115,617.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,261.03x = 284,653.37 × 115,617.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,261.03x = 32,910,770,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,910,770,947.74/206,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,558.85

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