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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,219.51, 280,442.88 and 112,581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,219.51, 280,442.88 and 112,581.36 is: 155,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,219.51 : 280,442.88 = 112,581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,219.51/280,442.88 = 112,581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,219.51x = 280,442.88 × 112,581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,219.51x = 31,572,640,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,640,832.72/203,219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,362.26

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