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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,101.02, 280,371.11 and 130,609.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,101.02, 280,371.11 and 130,609.26 is: 180,299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,101.02 : 280,371.11 = 130,609.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,101.02/280,371.11 = 130,609.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,101.02x = 280,371.11 × 130,609.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,101.02x = 36,619,062,549.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619,062,549.43/203,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,299.75

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