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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,803.72, 285,382.91 and 114,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,803.72, 285,382.91 and 114,922.70 is: 158,589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,803.72 : 285,382.91 = 114,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,803.72/285,382.91 = 114,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,803.72x = 285,382.91 × 114,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,803.72x = 32,796,972,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,796,972,549.53/206,803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,589.86

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