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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,203.89, 280,418.22 and 111,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,203.89, 280,418.22 and 111,322.44 is: 153,623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,203.89 : 280,418.22 = 111,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,203.89/280,418.22 = 111,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,203.89x = 280,418.22 × 111,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,203.89x = 31,216,840,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216,840,470.86/203,203.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,623.24

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