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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,682.24, 281,355.48 and 156,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,682.24, 281,355.48 and 156,525.12 is: 216,215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,682.24 : 281,355.48 = 156,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,682.24/281,355.48 = 156,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,682.24x = 281,355.48 × 156,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,682.24x = 44,039,200,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,039,200,269.66/203,682.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,215.22

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