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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,273.97, 284,652.94 and 114,392.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,273.97, 284,652.94 and 114,392.72 is: 157,859.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,273.97 : 284,652.94 = 114,392.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,273.97/284,652.94 = 114,392.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,273.97x = 284,652.94 × 114,392.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,273.97x = 32,562,224,062.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562,224,062.60/206,273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,859.10

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