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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,528.89, 280,961.63 and 176,196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,528.89, 280,961.63 and 176,196.25 is: 243,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,528.89 : 280,961.63 = 176,196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,528.89/280,961.63 = 176,196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,528.89x = 280,961.63 × 176,196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,528.89x = 49,504,385,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,504,385,599.89/203,528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,230.26

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