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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,229.08, 280,593 and 126,864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,229.08, 280,593 and 126,864.44 is: 175,158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,229.08 : 280,593 = 126,864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,229.08/280,593 = 126,864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,229.08x = 280,593 × 126,864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,229.08x = 35,597,273,812.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,597,273,812.92/203,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,158.37

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