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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,203.14, 283,298.13 and 156,422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,203.14, 283,298.13 and 156,422.18 is: 215,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,203.14 : 283,298.13 = 156,422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,203.14/283,298.13 = 156,422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,203.14x = 283,298.13 × 156,422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,203.14x = 44,314,111,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,314,111,084.52/205,203.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,952.40

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