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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,932.29, 281,348.04 and 150,344.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,932.29, 281,348.04 and 150,344.71 is: 207,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,932.29 : 281,348.04 = 150,344.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,932.29/281,348.04 = 150,344.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,932.29x = 281,348.04 × 150,344.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,932.29x = 42,299,189,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,189,482.87/203,932.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,417.81

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