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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,907.16, 280,109.52 and 135,037.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,907.16, 280,109.52 and 135,037.08 is: 186,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,907.16 : 280,109.52 = 135,037.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,907.16/280,109.52 = 135,037.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,907.16x = 280,109.52 × 135,037.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,907.16x = 37,825,171,661.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,825,171,661.00/202,907.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,416.15

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