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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,214.29, 280,423.70 and 111,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,214.29, 280,423.70 and 111,315.29 is: 153,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,214.29 : 280,423.70 = 111,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,214.29/280,423.70 = 111,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,214.29x = 280,423.70 × 111,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,214.29x = 31,215,445,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,215,445,361.95/203,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,608.52

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