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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,476.60, 284,959.28 and 115,857.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,476.60, 284,959.28 and 115,857.04 is: 159,894.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,476.60 : 284,959.28 = 115,857.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,476.60/284,959.28 = 115,857.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,476.60x = 284,959.28 × 115,857.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,476.60x = 33,014,538,701.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,014,538,701.33/206,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,894.82

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