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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,121.86, 280,304.72 and 112,475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,121.86, 280,304.72 and 112,475.89 is: 155,214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,121.86 : 280,304.72 = 112,475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,121.86/280,304.72 = 112,475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,121.86x = 280,304.72 × 112,475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,121.86x = 31,527,521,451.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527,521,451.68/203,121.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,214.81

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