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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,424.04, 284,850.66 and 115,773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,424.04, 284,850.66 and 115,773.16 is: 159,758.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,424.04 : 284,850.66 = 115,773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,424.04/284,850.66 = 115,773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,424.04x = 284,850.66 × 115,773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,424.04x = 32,978,061,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,978,061,036.29/206,424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,758.82

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