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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,606.89, 280,968.03 and 112,961.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,606.89, 280,968.03 and 112,961.89 is: 155,882.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,606.89 : 280,968.03 = 112,961.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,606.89/280,968.03 = 112,961.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,606.89x = 280,968.03 × 112,961.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,606.89x = 31,738,679,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,738,679,698.38/203,606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,882.15

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