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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,019.93, 280,103.10 and 118,120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,019.93, 280,103.10 and 118,120.59 is: 162,968.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,019.93 : 280,103.10 = 118,120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,019.93/280,103.10 = 118,120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,019.93x = 280,103.10 × 118,120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,019.93x = 33,085,942,989.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,085,942,989.88/203,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,968.94

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