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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,508.76, 280,792 and 121,863.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,508.76, 280,792 and 121,863.84 is: 168,142.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,508.76 : 280,792 = 121,863.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,508.76/280,792 = 121,863.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,508.76x = 280,792 × 121,863.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,508.76x = 34,218,391,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218,391,361.28/203,508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,142.11

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