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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,544.03, 285,029.99 and 115,899.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,544.03, 285,029.99 and 115,899.79 is: 159,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,544.03 : 285,029.99 = 115,899.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,544.03/285,029.99 = 115,899.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,544.03x = 285,029.99 × 115,899.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,544.03x = 33,034,914,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034,914,860.04/206,544.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,941.27

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