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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,127.92, 280,312.08 and 118,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,127.92, 280,312.08 and 118,243.20 is: 163,173.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,127.92 : 280,312.08 = 118,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,127.92/280,312.08 = 118,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,127.92x = 280,312.08 × 118,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,127.92x = 33,144,997,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,144,997,337.86/203,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,173.03

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