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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,438.65, 284,887.73 and 114,559.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,438.65, 284,887.73 and 114,559.85 is: 158,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,438.65 : 284,887.73 = 114,559.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,438.65/284,887.73 = 114,559.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,438.65x = 284,887.73 × 114,559.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,438.65x = 32,636,695,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,636,695,615.64/206,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,093.92

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