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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,858.36, 281,316.82 and 113,220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,858.36, 281,316.82 and 113,220.16 is: 156,239.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,858.36 : 281,316.82 = 113,220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,858.36/281,316.82 = 113,220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,858.36x = 281,316.82 × 113,220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,858.36x = 31,850,735,371.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,850,735,371.09/203,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,239.53

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