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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,430.96, 284,897.48 and 115,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,430.96, 284,897.48 and 115,795.76 is: 159,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,430.96 : 284,897.48 = 115,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,430.96/284,897.48 = 115,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,430.96x = 284,897.48 × 115,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,430.96x = 32,989,920,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989,920,218.68/206,430.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,810.91

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