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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,378.76, 284,819.94 and 115,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,378.76, 284,819.94 and 115,733.28 is: 159,721.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,378.76 : 284,819.94 = 115,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,378.76/284,819.94 = 115,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,378.76x = 284,819.94 × 115,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,378.76x = 32,963,145,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,963,145,865.60/206,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,721.60

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