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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,416.44, 280,614.96 and 176,521.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,416.44, 280,614.96 and 176,521.20 is: 243,512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,416.44 : 280,614.96 = 176,521.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,416.44/280,614.96 = 176,521.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,416.44x = 280,614.96 × 176,521.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,416.44x = 49,534,489,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534,489,477.15/203,416.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,512.71

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