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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,157.60, 281,999.12 and 156,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,157.60, 281,999.12 and 156,989.60 is: 216,846.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,157.60 : 281,999.12 = 156,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,157.60/281,999.12 = 156,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,157.60x = 281,999.12 × 156,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,157.60x = 44,270,929,049.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,270,929,049.15/204,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,846.83

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