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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,415.38, 284,855.58 and 114,536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,415.38, 284,855.58 and 114,536.33 is: 158,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,415.38 : 284,855.58 = 114,536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,415.38/284,855.58 = 114,536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,415.38x = 284,855.58 × 114,536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,415.38x = 32,626,312,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626,312,713.22/206,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,061.44

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