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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,757.88, 281,171.77 and 113,106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,757.88, 281,171.77 and 113,106.68 is: 156,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,757.88 : 281,171.77 = 113,106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,757.88/281,171.77 = 113,106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,757.88x = 281,171.77 × 113,106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,757.88x = 31,802,406,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802,406,602.61/203,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,079.39

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