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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,977.44, 281,487.96 and 113,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,977.44, 281,487.96 and 113,348.16 is: 156,419.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,977.44 : 281,487.96 = 113,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,977.44/281,487.96 = 113,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,977.44x = 281,487.96 × 113,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,977.44x = 31,906,142,328.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,906,142,328.15/203,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,419.96

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