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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,389.26, 284,800.59 and 114,511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,389.26, 284,800.59 and 114,511.50 is: 158,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,389.26 : 284,800.59 = 114,511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,389.26/284,800.59 = 114,511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,389.26x = 284,800.59 × 114,511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,389.26x = 32,612,942,761.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,612,942,761.79/206,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,016.67

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