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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,336.73, 280,606.68 and 112,694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,336.73, 280,606.68 and 112,694.69 is: 155,519.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,336.73 : 280,606.68 = 112,694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,336.73/280,606.68 = 112,694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,336.73x = 280,606.68 × 112,694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,336.73x = 31,622,883,516.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,622,883,516.05/203,336.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,519.78

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