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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,041.13, 280,103.67 and 131,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,041.13, 280,103.67 and 131,444.24 is: 181,332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,041.13 : 280,103.67 = 131,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,041.13/280,103.67 = 131,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,041.13x = 280,103.67 × 131,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,041.13x = 36,818,012,623.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,818,012,623.84/203,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,332.78

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