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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,152, 280,256.72 and 131,555.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,152, 280,256.72 and 131,555.09 is: 181,485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,152 : 280,256.72 = 131,555.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,152/280,256.72 = 131,555.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,152x = 280,256.72 × 131,555.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,152x = 36,869,198,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,869,198,022.70/203,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,485.77

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