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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,425.44, 280,627.38 and 176,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,425.44, 280,627.38 and 176,530.20 is: 243,525.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,425.44 : 280,627.38 = 176,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,425.44/280,627.38 = 176,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,425.44x = 280,627.38 × 176,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,425.44x = 49,539,207,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,539,207,516.88/203,425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,525.13

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