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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,380.72, 284,834.61 and 114,520.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,380.72, 284,834.61 and 114,520.63 is: 158,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,380.72 : 284,834.61 = 114,520.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,380.72/284,834.61 = 114,520.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,380.72x = 284,834.61 × 114,520.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,380.72x = 32,619,438,983.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619,438,983.00/206,380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,054.68

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