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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,425.68, 284,870.70 and 115,801.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,425.68, 284,870.70 and 115,801.80 is: 159,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,425.68 : 284,870.70 = 115,801.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,425.68/284,870.70 = 115,801.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,425.68x = 284,870.70 × 115,801.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,425.68x = 32,988,539,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,988,539,827.26/206,425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,808.31

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