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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,674.44, 281,124.18 and 114,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,674.44, 281,124.18 and 114,279.24 is: 157,735.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,674.44 : 281,124.18 = 114,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,674.44/281,124.18 = 114,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,674.44x = 281,124.18 × 114,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,674.44x = 32,126,657,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,126,657,636.02/203,674.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,735.34

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