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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,794.92, 280,774.37 and 157,696.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,794.92, 280,774.37 and 157,696.05 is: 217,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,794.92 : 280,774.37 = 157,696.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,794.92/280,774.37 = 157,696.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,794.92x = 280,774.37 × 157,696.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,794.92x = 44,277,008,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,277,008,301.76/203,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,262.57

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