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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,382.95, 283,024.70 and 157,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,382.95, 283,024.70 and 157,039.62 is: 216,405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,382.95 : 283,024.70 = 157,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,382.95/283,024.70 = 157,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,382.95x = 283,024.70 × 157,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,382.95x = 44,446,091,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,446,091,338.61/205,382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,405.94

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