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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,124.33, 280,311.83 and 111,243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,124.33, 280,311.83 and 111,243.19 is: 153,515.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,124.33 : 280,311.83 = 111,243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,124.33/280,311.83 = 111,243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,124.33x = 280,311.83 × 111,243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,124.33x = 31,182,782,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182,782,163.94/203,124.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,515.74

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