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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,383.19, 282,098.85 and 158,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,383.19, 282,098.85 and 158,351.76 is: 218,564.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,383.19 : 282,098.85 = 158,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,383.19/282,098.85 = 158,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,383.19x = 282,098.85 × 158,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,383.19x = 44,670,849,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,670,849,391.48/204,383.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,564.20

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