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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,637.72, 281,021.58 and 112,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,637.72, 281,021.58 and 112,994.04 is: 155,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,637.72 : 281,021.58 = 112,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,637.72/281,021.58 = 112,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,637.72x = 281,021.58 × 112,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,637.72x = 31,753,763,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,753,763,651.38/203,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,932.62

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