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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,292.31, 284,706.99 and 115,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,292.31, 284,706.99 and 115,672.75 is: 159,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,292.31 : 284,706.99 = 115,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,292.31/284,706.99 = 115,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,292.31x = 284,706.99 × 115,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,292.31x = 32,932,840,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,932,840,477.52/206,292.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,641.63

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