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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,108.97, 280,582.34 and 162,219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,108.97, 280,582.34 and 162,219.41 is: 224,095.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,108.97 : 280,582.34 = 162,219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,108.97/280,582.34 = 162,219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,108.97x = 280,582.34 × 162,219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,108.97x = 45,515,902,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,515,902,682.18/203,108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224,095.97

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