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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,245.52, 280,409.64 and 118,344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,245.52, 280,409.64 and 118,344.56 is: 163,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,245.52 : 280,409.64 = 118,344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,245.52/280,409.64 = 118,344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,245.52x = 280,409.64 × 118,344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,245.52x = 33,184,955,465.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184,955,465.56/203,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,275.21

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