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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,113.08, 280,276.50 and 121,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,113.08, 280,276.50 and 121,425.18 is: 167,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,113.08 : 280,276.50 = 121,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,113.08/280,276.50 = 121,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,113.08x = 280,276.50 × 121,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,113.08x = 34,032,624,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,032,624,462.27/203,113.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,555.06

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