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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,159.52, 280,498.68 and 126,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,159.52, 280,498.68 and 126,708.48 is: 174,944.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,159.52 : 280,498.68 = 126,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,159.52/280,498.68 = 126,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,159.52x = 280,498.68 × 126,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,159.52x = 35,541,561,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541,561,384.81/203,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,944.11

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