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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,211.02, 280,568.14 and 126,846.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,211.02, 280,568.14 and 126,846.38 is: 175,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,211.02 : 280,568.14 = 126,846.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,211.02/280,568.14 = 126,846.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,211.02x = 280,568.14 × 126,846.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,211.02x = 35,589,052,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589,052,902.33/203,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,133.48

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