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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,188.16, 284,700.48 and 158,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,188.16, 284,700.48 and 158,365.76 is: 218,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,188.16 : 284,700.48 = 158,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,188.16/284,700.48 = 158,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,188.16x = 284,700.48 × 158,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,188.16x = 45,086,807,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,086,807,887.56/206,188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,668.27

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