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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,680.62, 281,016.27 and 118,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,680.62, 281,016.27 and 118,737.54 is: 163,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,680.62 : 281,016.27 = 118,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,680.62/281,016.27 = 118,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,680.62x = 281,016.27 × 118,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,680.62x = 33,367,180,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367,180,599.78/203,680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,821.09

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