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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,955.66, 285,622.40 and 115,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,955.66, 285,622.40 and 115,084.04 is: 158,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,955.66 : 285,622.40 = 115,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,955.66/285,622.40 = 115,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,955.66x = 285,622.40 × 115,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,955.66x = 32,870,580,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,870,580,172.72/206,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,829.10

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