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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,566.06, 284,996.19 and 115,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,566.06, 284,996.19 and 115,908.70 is: 159,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,566.06 : 284,996.19 = 115,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,566.06/284,996.19 = 115,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,566.06x = 284,996.19 × 115,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,566.06x = 33,033,537,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,033,537,887.85/206,566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,917.55

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