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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,158.83, 280,405.83 and 135,178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,158.83, 280,405.83 and 135,178.65 is: 186,577.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,158.83 : 280,405.83 = 135,178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,158.83/280,405.83 = 135,178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,158.83x = 280,405.83 × 135,178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,158.83x = 37,904,881,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904,881,551.53/203,158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,577.57

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