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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,541.04, 280,886.70 and 114,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,541.04, 280,886.70 and 114,117.04 is: 157,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,541.04 : 280,886.70 = 114,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,541.04/280,886.70 = 114,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,541.04x = 280,886.70 × 114,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,541.04x = 32,053,958,779.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,958,779.37/203,541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,481.55

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