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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,268.51, 284,663.70 and 115,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,268.51, 284,663.70 and 115,624.52 is: 159,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,268.51 : 284,663.70 = 115,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,268.51/284,663.70 = 115,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,268.51x = 284,663.70 × 115,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,268.51x = 32,914,102,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,914,102,250.61/206,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,569.21

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