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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,262.03, 284,654.75 and 115,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,262.03, 284,654.75 and 115,618.01 is: 159,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,262.03 : 284,654.75 = 115,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,262.03/284,654.75 = 115,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,262.03x = 284,654.75 × 115,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,262.03x = 32,911,215,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,911,215,732.05/206,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,560.22

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