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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,589.28, 285,069.72 and 115,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,589.28, 285,069.72 and 115,926.52 is: 159,965.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,589.28 : 285,069.72 = 115,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,589.28/285,069.72 = 115,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,589.28x = 285,069.72 × 115,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,589.28x = 33,047,140,596.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,047,140,596.97/206,589.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,965.42

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