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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,413.72, 284,847.23 and 115,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,413.72, 284,847.23 and 115,769.86 is: 159,760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,413.72 : 284,847.23 = 115,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,413.72/284,847.23 = 115,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,413.72x = 284,847.23 × 115,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,413.72x = 32,976,723,938.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976,723,938.49/206,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,760.33

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