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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,852.52, 281,318.20 and 113,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,852.52, 281,318.20 and 113,210 is: 156,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,852.52 : 281,318.20 = 113,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,852.52/281,318.20 = 113,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,852.52x = 281,318.20 × 113,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,852.52x = 31,848,033,422
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848,033,422/203,852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,230.76

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