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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,718.72, 281,134.92 and 111,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,718.72, 281,134.92 and 111,845.58 is: 154,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,718.72 : 281,134.92 = 111,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,718.72/281,134.92 = 111,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,718.72x = 281,134.92 × 111,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,718.72x = 31,443,698,185.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,443,698,185.65/203,718.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,348.59

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