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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,812.28, 282,741.23 and 158,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,812.28, 282,741.23 and 158,770.20 is: 219,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,812.28 : 282,741.23 = 158,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,812.28/282,741.23 = 158,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,812.28x = 282,741.23 × 158,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,812.28x = 44,890,881,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890,881,635.35/204,812.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,180.62

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