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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,931.93, 281,501.85 and 175,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,931.93, 281,501.85 and 175,135.96 is: 241,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,931.93 : 281,501.85 = 175,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,931.93/281,501.85 = 175,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,931.93x = 281,501.85 × 175,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,931.93x = 49,301,096,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,301,096,037.77/203,931.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,752.71

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