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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,263.08, 284,660.46 and 115,617.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,263.08, 284,660.46 and 115,617.60 is: 159,562.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,263.08 : 284,660.46 = 115,617.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,263.08/284,660.46 = 115,617.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,263.08x = 284,660.46 × 115,617.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,263.08x = 32,911,759,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,911,759,200.10/206,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,562.05

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