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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,604.16, 283,894.56 and 157,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,604.16, 283,894.56 and 157,781.76 is: 217,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,604.16 : 283,894.56 = 157,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,604.16/283,894.56 = 157,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,604.16x = 283,894.56 × 157,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,604.16x = 44,793,383,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,793,383,331.23/205,604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,862.24

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