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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,205.90, 280,420.98 and 111,324.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,205.90, 280,420.98 and 111,324.44 is: 153,625.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,205.90 : 280,420.98 = 111,324.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,205.90/280,420.98 = 111,324.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,205.90x = 280,420.98 × 111,324.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,205.90x = 31,217,708,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,217,708,562.75/203,205.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,625.99

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