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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,390.66, 284,831.54 and 115,751.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,390.66, 284,831.54 and 115,751.98 is: 159,744.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,390.66 : 284,831.54 = 115,751.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,390.66/284,831.54 = 115,751.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,390.66x = 284,831.54 × 115,751.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,390.66x = 32,969,814,967.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,969,814,967.10/206,390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,744.70

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