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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,404.07, 282,397.56 and 156,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,404.07, 282,397.56 and 156,174.80 is: 215,765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,404.07 : 282,397.56 = 156,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,404.07/282,397.56 = 156,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,404.07x = 282,397.56 × 156,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,404.07x = 44,103,381,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103,381,041.50/204,404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,765.67

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