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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,531.64, 285,009.18 and 115,886.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,531.64, 285,009.18 and 115,886.04 is: 159,920.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,531.64 : 285,009.18 = 115,886.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,531.64/285,009.18 = 115,886.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,531.64x = 285,009.18 × 115,886.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,531.64x = 33,028,585,233.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,028,585,233.85/206,531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,920.22

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