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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,168.22, 280,372.95 and 118,343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,168.22, 280,372.95 and 118,343.58 is: 163,314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,168.22 : 280,372.95 = 118,343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,168.22/280,372.95 = 118,343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,168.22x = 280,372.95 × 118,343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,168.22x = 33,180,338,638.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,338,638.16/203,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,314.61

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