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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,623.41, 281,165.40 and 127,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,623.41, 281,165.40 and 127,231.50 is: 175,682.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,623.41 : 281,165.40 = 127,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,623.41/281,165.40 = 127,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,623.41x = 281,165.40 × 127,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,623.41x = 35,773,095,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773,095,590.10/203,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,682.63

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