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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,333.63, 280,596.14 and 112,688.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,333.63, 280,596.14 and 112,688.80 is: 155,508.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,333.63 : 280,596.14 = 112,688.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,333.63/280,596.14 = 112,688.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,333.63x = 280,596.14 × 112,688.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,333.63x = 31,620,042,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,620,042,999.99/203,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,508.18

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