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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,949.95, 285,614.60 and 115,078.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,949.95, 285,614.60 and 115,078.39 is: 158,821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,949.95 : 285,614.60 = 115,078.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,949.95/285,614.60 = 115,078.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,949.95x = 285,614.60 × 115,078.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,949.95x = 32,868,068,685.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,868,068,685.51/206,949.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,821.34

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