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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,090.24, 284,531.04 and 158,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,090.24, 284,531.04 and 158,250.56 is: 218,482.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,090.24 : 284,531.04 = 158,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,090.24/284,531.04 = 158,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,090.24x = 284,531.04 × 158,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,090.24x = 45,027,196,417.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027,196,417.38/206,090.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,482.92

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