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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,193.04, 283,284.20 and 156,412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,193.04, 283,284.20 and 156,412.02 is: 215,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,193.04 : 283,284.20 = 156,412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,193.04/283,284.20 = 156,412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,193.04x = 283,284.20 × 156,412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,193.04x = 44,309,053,956.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,309,053,956.08/205,193.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,938.39

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