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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,936.54, 281,353.91 and 150,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,936.54, 281,353.91 and 150,348.96 is: 207,423.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,936.54 : 281,353.91 = 150,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,936.54/281,353.91 = 150,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,936.54x = 281,353.91 × 150,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,936.54x = 42,301,267,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,301,267,008.69/203,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,423.68

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