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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,533.44, 283,378.05 and 157,194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,533.44, 283,378.05 and 157,194.66 is: 216,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,533.44 : 283,378.05 = 157,194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,533.44/283,378.05 = 157,194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,533.44x = 283,378.05 × 157,194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,533.44x = 44,545,516,221.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,545,516,221.21/205,533.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,731.24

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