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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,883.62, 281,351.57 and 113,245.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,883.62, 281,351.57 and 113,245.37 is: 156,274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,883.62 : 281,351.57 = 113,245.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,883.62/281,351.57 = 113,245.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,883.62x = 281,351.57 × 113,245.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,883.62x = 31,861,761,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,861,761,492.89/203,883.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,274.26

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