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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,429.44, 284,874.96 and 114,550.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,429.44, 284,874.96 and 114,550.32 is: 158,080.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,429.44 : 284,874.96 = 114,550.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,429.44/284,874.96 = 114,550.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,429.44x = 284,874.96 × 114,550.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,429.44x = 32,632,517,827.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,632,517,827.99/206,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,080.74

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