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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,701.30, 284,138.82 and 157,872.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,701.30, 284,138.82 and 157,872.42 is: 218,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,701.30 : 284,138.82 = 157,872.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,701.30/284,138.82 = 157,872.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,701.30x = 284,138.82 × 157,872.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,701.30x = 44,857,683,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857,683,129.34/205,701.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,071.95

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