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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,432.52, 284,863.08 and 115,787.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,432.52, 284,863.08 and 115,787.56 is: 159,779.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,432.52 : 284,863.08 = 115,787.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,432.52/284,863.08 = 115,787.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,432.52x = 284,863.08 × 115,787.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,432.52x = 32,983,600,967.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,983,600,967.28/206,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,779.09

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