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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,271.46, 284,649.49 and 114,390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,271.46, 284,649.49 and 114,390.22 is: 157,855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,271.46 : 284,649.49 = 114,390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,271.46/284,649.49 = 114,390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,271.46x = 284,649.49 × 114,390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,271.46x = 32,561,117,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,117,783.99/206,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,855.66

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