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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,989.15, 285,668.83 and 115,117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,989.15, 285,668.83 and 115,117.76 is: 158,875.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,989.15 : 285,668.83 = 115,117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,989.15/285,668.83 = 115,117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,989.15x = 285,668.83 × 115,117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,989.15x = 32,885,554,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,885,554,415.07/206,989.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,875.74

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