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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,035.24, 280,196.10 and 111,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,035.24, 280,196.10 and 111,160.96 is: 153,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,035.24 : 280,196.10 = 111,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,035.24/280,196.10 = 111,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,035.24x = 280,196.10 × 111,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,035.24x = 31,146,867,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,146,867,464.26/203,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,406.21

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