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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,967.89, 285,639.36 and 115,096.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,967.89, 285,639.36 and 115,096.34 is: 158,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,967.89 : 285,639.36 = 115,096.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,967.89/285,639.36 = 115,096.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,967.89x = 285,639.36 × 115,096.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,967.89x = 32,876,044,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,876,044,895.94/206,967.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,846.11

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