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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,121.74, 280,304.55 and 112,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,121.74, 280,304.55 and 112,475.76 is: 155,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,121.74 : 280,304.55 = 112,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,121.74/280,304.55 = 112,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,121.74x = 280,304.55 × 112,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,121.74x = 31,527,467,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527,467,292.71/203,121.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,214.64

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