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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,089.42, 280,141.26 and 149,512.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,089.42, 280,141.26 and 149,512.78 is: 206,237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,089.42 : 280,141.26 = 149,512.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,089.42/280,141.26 = 149,512.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,089.42x = 280,141.26 × 149,512.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,089.42x = 41,884,698,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,884,698,575.30/203,089.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,237.72

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