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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,737.44, 281,160.12 and 113,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,737.44, 281,160.12 and 113,095.20 is: 156,072.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,737.44 : 281,160.12 = 113,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,737.44/281,160.12 = 113,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,737.44x = 281,160.12 × 113,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,737.44x = 31,797,860,003.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,797,860,003.42/203,737.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,072.74

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