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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,740.62, 281,147.98 and 113,089.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,740.62, 281,147.98 and 113,089.46 is: 156,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,740.62 : 281,147.98 = 113,089.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,740.62/281,147.98 = 113,089.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,740.62x = 281,147.98 × 113,089.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,740.62x = 31,794,873,238.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794,873,238.29/203,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,055.64

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