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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,832.03, 281,278.71 and 113,193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,832.03, 281,278.71 and 113,193.72 is: 156,202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,832.03 : 281,278.71 = 113,193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,832.03/281,278.71 = 113,193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,832.03x = 281,278.71 × 113,193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,832.03x = 31,838,983,541.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,838,983,541.70/203,832.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,202.06

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