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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,512.08, 284,969.88 and 115,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,512.08, 284,969.88 and 115,855.80 is: 159,871.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,512.08 : 284,969.88 = 115,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,512.08/284,969.88 = 115,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,512.08x = 284,969.88 × 115,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,512.08x = 33,015,413,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,015,413,423.30/206,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,871.58

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