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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,623.16, 281,165.06 and 127,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,623.16, 281,165.06 and 127,231.25 is: 175,682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,623.16 : 281,165.06 = 127,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,623.16/281,165.06 = 127,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,623.16x = 281,165.06 × 127,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,623.16x = 35,772,981,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,772,981,403.97/203,623.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,682.28

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