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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,736.16, 284,076.96 and 157,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,736.16, 284,076.96 and 157,913.76 is: 218,044.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,736.16 : 284,076.96 = 157,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,736.16/284,076.96 = 157,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,736.16x = 284,076.96 × 157,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,736.16x = 44,859,660,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,859,660,882.97/205,736.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,044.61

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