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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,432.15, 284,878.76 and 114,553.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,432.15, 284,878.76 and 114,553.33 is: 158,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,432.15 : 284,878.76 = 114,553.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,432.15/284,878.76 = 114,553.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,432.15x = 284,878.76 × 114,553.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,432.15x = 32,633,809,319.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633,809,319.31/206,432.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,084.92

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