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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,412.53, 284,851.63 and 114,533.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,412.53, 284,851.63 and 114,533.47 is: 158,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,412.53 : 284,851.63 = 114,533.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,412.53/284,851.63 = 114,533.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,412.53x = 284,851.63 × 114,533.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,412.53x = 32,625,044,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,625,044,620.59/206,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,057.49

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