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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,961.85, 281,388.84 and 150,374.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,961.85, 281,388.84 and 150,374.27 is: 207,458.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,961.85 : 281,388.84 = 150,374.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,961.85/281,388.84 = 150,374.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,961.85x = 281,388.84 × 150,374.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,961.85x = 42,313,641,540.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,313,641,540.72/203,961.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,458.61

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