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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,623.91, 281,166.09 and 127,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,623.91, 281,166.09 and 127,232 is: 175,683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,623.91 : 281,166.09 = 127,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,623.91/281,166.09 = 127,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,623.91x = 281,166.09 × 127,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,623.91x = 35,773,323,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,773,323,962.88/203,623.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,683.32

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