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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,066, 280,192.20 and 131,436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,066, 280,192.20 and 131,436.08 is: 181,356.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,066 : 280,192.20 = 131,436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,066/280,192.20 = 131,436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,066x = 280,192.20 × 131,436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,066x = 36,827,364,414.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,827,364,414.58/203,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,356.63

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