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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,973.66, 285,620.24 and 115,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,973.66, 285,620.24 and 115,089.28 is: 158,821.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,973.66 : 285,620.24 = 115,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,973.66/285,620.24 = 115,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,973.66x = 285,620.24 × 115,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,973.66x = 32,871,827,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,871,827,775.03/206,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,821.31

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