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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,481.78, 280,806.45 and 112,832.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,481.78, 280,806.45 and 112,832.46 is: 155,709.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,481.78 : 280,806.45 = 112,832.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,481.78/280,806.45 = 112,832.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,481.78x = 280,806.45 × 112,832.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,481.78x = 31,684,082,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,684,082,537.37/203,481.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,709.68

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