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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,154.26, 280,331.55 and 112,507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,154.26, 280,331.55 and 112,507.83 is: 155,249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,154.26 : 280,331.55 = 112,507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,154.26/280,331.55 = 112,507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,154.26x = 280,331.55 × 112,507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,154.26x = 31,539,494,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539,494,371.04/203,154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,249.00

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