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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,364.49, 284,797.61 and 114,513.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,364.49, 284,797.61 and 114,513.82 is: 158,037.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,364.49 : 284,797.61 = 114,513.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,364.49/284,797.61 = 114,513.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,364.49x = 284,797.61 × 114,513.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,364.49x = 32,613,262,247.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613,262,247.97/206,364.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,037.18

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