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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,258.55, 280,493.16 and 112,612.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,258.55, 280,493.16 and 112,612.69 is: 155,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,258.55 : 280,493.16 = 112,612.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,258.55/280,493.16 = 112,612.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,258.55x = 280,493.16 × 112,612.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,258.55x = 31,587,089,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,587,089,202.52/203,258.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,403.50

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