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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,299.09, 280,544.68 and 112,658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,299.09, 280,544.68 and 112,658.89 is: 155,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,299.09 : 280,544.68 = 112,658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,299.09/280,544.68 = 112,658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,299.09x = 280,544.68 × 112,658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,299.09x = 31,605,852,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,852,244.21/203,299.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,464.80

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