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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,353.17, 284,747.60 and 115,712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,353.17, 284,747.60 and 115,712.96 is: 159,672.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,353.17 : 284,747.60 = 115,712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,353.17/284,747.60 = 115,712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,353.17x = 284,747.60 × 115,712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,353.17x = 32,948,986,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,948,986,514.44/206,353.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,672.79

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