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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,207.40, 305,102.70 and 114,633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,207.40, 305,102.70 and 114,633.90 is: 172,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,207.40 : 305,102.70 = 114,633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,207.40/305,102.70 = 114,633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,207.40x = 305,102.70 × 114,633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,207.40x = 34,975,112,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,975,112,401.53/203,207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,115.35

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