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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,468.07, 284,947.52 and 115,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,468.07, 284,947.52 and 115,848.51 is: 159,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,468.07 : 284,947.52 = 115,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,468.07/284,947.52 = 115,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,468.07x = 284,947.52 × 115,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,468.07x = 33,010,745,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,010,745,040.95/206,468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,883.05

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