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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,476.67, 284,933.32 and 115,830.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,476.67, 284,933.32 and 115,830.99 is: 159,844.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,476.67 : 284,933.32 = 115,830.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,476.67/284,933.32 = 115,830.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,476.67x = 284,933.32 × 115,830.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,476.67x = 33,004,108,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004,108,539.59/206,476.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,844.25

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