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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,412.38, 284,851.44 and 114,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,412.38, 284,851.44 and 114,533.34 is: 158,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,412.38 : 284,851.44 = 114,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,412.38/284,851.44 = 114,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,412.38x = 284,851.44 × 114,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,412.38x = 32,624,986,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,986,827.01/206,412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,057.32

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