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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,249.52, 280,516.32 and 116,034.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,249.52, 280,516.32 and 116,034.84 is: 160,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,249.52 : 280,516.32 = 116,034.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,249.52/280,516.32 = 116,034.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,249.52x = 280,516.32 × 116,034.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,249.52x = 32,549,666,308.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549,666,308.59/203,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,146.34

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