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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,711.95, 280,952.92 and 152,837.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,711.95, 280,952.92 and 152,837.57 is: 210,788.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,711.95 : 280,952.92 = 152,837.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,711.95/280,952.92 = 152,837.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,711.95x = 280,952.92 × 152,837.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,711.95x = 42,940,161,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,940,161,577.20/203,711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,788.62

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