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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,289.51, 284,665.05 and 114,407.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,289.51, 284,665.05 and 114,407.26 is: 157,873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,289.51 : 284,665.05 = 114,407.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,289.51/284,665.05 = 114,407.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,289.51x = 284,665.05 × 114,407.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,289.51x = 32,567,748,388.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,748,388.26/206,289.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,873.99

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