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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,253.52, 280,521.84 and 116,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,253.52, 280,521.84 and 116,038.84 is: 160,151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,253.52 : 280,521.84 = 116,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,253.52/280,521.84 = 116,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,253.52x = 280,521.84 × 116,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,253.52x = 32,551,428,908.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,428,908.27/203,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,151.86

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