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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,120.64, 280,286.92 and 121,432.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,120.64, 280,286.92 and 121,432.74 is: 167,565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,120.64 : 280,286.92 = 121,432.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,120.64/280,286.92 = 121,432.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,120.64x = 280,286.92 × 121,432.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,120.64x = 34,036,008,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,036,008,681.76/203,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,565.49

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