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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,130.36, 280,273.50 and 130,571.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,130.36, 280,273.50 and 130,571.16 is: 180,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,130.36 : 280,273.50 = 130,571.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,130.36/280,273.50 = 130,571.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,130.36x = 280,273.50 × 130,571.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,130.36x = 36,595,636,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595,636,012.26/203,130.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,158.38

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