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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,852.67, 281,307.13 and 113,214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,852.67, 281,307.13 and 113,214.48 is: 156,230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,852.67 : 281,307.13 = 113,214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,852.67/281,307.13 = 113,214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,852.67x = 281,307.13 × 113,214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,852.67x = 31,848,040,443.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848,040,443.24/203,852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,230.68

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