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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,318.52, 284,743.18 and 115,698.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,318.52, 284,743.18 and 115,698.92 is: 159,677.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,318.52 : 284,743.18 = 115,698.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,318.52/284,743.18 = 115,698.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,318.52x = 284,743.18 × 115,698.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,318.52x = 32,944,478,403.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,944,478,403.37/206,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,677.76

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