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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,611.81, 281,018.04 and 112,996.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,611.81, 281,018.04 and 112,996.89 is: 155,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,611.81 : 281,018.04 = 112,996.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,611.81/281,018.04 = 112,996.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,611.81x = 281,018.04 × 112,996.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,611.81x = 31,754,164,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,754,164,553.90/203,611.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,954.44

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