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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,611.53, 281,008.85 and 117,570.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,611.53, 281,008.85 and 117,570.29 is: 162,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,611.53 : 281,008.85 = 117,570.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,611.53/281,008.85 = 117,570.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,611.53x = 281,008.85 × 117,570.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,611.53x = 33,038,292,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038,292,101.74/203,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,261.40

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