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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,654.82, 281,167.29 and 158,247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,654.82, 281,167.29 and 158,247.03 is: 218,476.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,654.82 : 281,167.29 = 158,247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,654.82/281,167.29 = 158,247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,654.82x = 281,167.29 × 158,247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,654.82x = 44,493,888,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,493,888,575.65/203,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,476.97

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