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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,832.83, 281,287.41 and 113,186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,832.83, 281,287.41 and 113,186.54 is: 156,196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,832.83 : 281,287.41 = 113,186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,832.83/281,287.41 = 113,186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,832.83x = 281,287.41 × 113,186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,832.83x = 31,837,948,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837,948,683.46/203,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,196.37

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